Saudi official denies lifting of alcohol ban ahead of FIFA World Cup 2034: Report
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian official has denied reports about lifting the long-standing alcohol ban that has been in place in the Kingdom for over 70 years, according to news agency Reuters.
Several media outlets had suggested that Saudi authorities were considering allowing controlled alcohol sales in anticipation of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. However, the source of this information was not identified.
The report sparked an online debate among people in the region, which is home to Islam's most revered sites — Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the only Gulf countries that prohibit the sale of alcohol. However, in a move to ease restrictions, the first alcohol store in Riyadh was opened last year, exclusively serving non-Muslim diplomats.
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Tribal couple, son hacked to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Godda
Godda (Jharkhand) (PTI): A tribal couple and their minor son were allegedly hacked to death by their relatives in Jharkhand's Godda district over suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place in Danga Tola under Deodanr police station area late on Monday and police recovered their bodies on Tuesday.
"A tribal couple and their minor son were hacked to death at Danga Tola in Godda. Preliminary investigation suggests the victims were killed over suspicion of practising witchcraft," Godda Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Ravidas told PTI.
Three persons have been arrested so far, he said.
"Police have arrested three persons in this connection. During initial interrogation, the accused told the police that they suspected that the victims were practising witchcraft," the SDPO said.
The axe used to kill them has also been recovered, and further investigation into the matter is underway, he said.
Deodanr police station officer-in-charge Amit Marki said the deceased tribal couple has been identified as Darbari Murmu (55) and his wife Maki Baski (50).
Their deceased son was around 12 years old. The bodies have been sent to Sadar Hospital in Godda for post-mortem examination.
