Man Tries Suicide By Jumping from Masjid Al-Haram

A person tried to jump from upper floor of Masjid al-Haram. According to reports from Arab media, security personnel promptly transferred the individual to the hospital after the attempted jump. Immediate medical aid was administered to save the person’s life.

The identity and nationality of the individual were not disclosed. Security forces at Masjid al-Haram have launched an investigation into the incident.

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It’s noteworthy that in 2017, a Saudi national attempted self-immolation in front of the Kaaba, but timely intervention by security forces saved him.

Similarly, in 2018, there were three suicide incidents. The first occurred in June when a French individual jumped from the Masjid al-Haram roof. A week later, a Bangladeshi individual also took his life in a similar manner. Then, in August, an Arab person ended his life in the same way.