Man commits suicide at Makkah's Grand Mosque
Jeddah : As millions performed Haj, an Arab national killed himself by committing suicide at the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The incident took place on Friday when the man jumped off the roof of the mosque.
"Two other pilgrims who were wounded in the incident are in a stable condition in hospital," Ahmad bin Muhammad Al-Mansouri, spokesman for the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques was quoted saying by Arab News. The matter is currently under investigation.
This is not the first such incident reported from the holy site. In June, a Bangladeshi and a French man died after committing suicide at the Makkah's Grand Mosque.
courtesy : khaleejtimes.com
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
