11Aug2004 Suspected militant shot in Makkah

Riyadh, 11th August 2004

An official source at the Interior Ministry said that security forces located a suspected militant in the area of the holy sites in Makkah.

The man threw a hand grenade at security forces when they approached him, whereupon a security official shot him dead.

Security authorities are currently investigating the incident and have surrounded the area to ensure it is thoroughly searched.

Source: SPA

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