Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over immoral act in Mecca mosque
- Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals on October 14 following allegations of committing an immoral act inside a Mecca mosque.
- The court imposed death sentences under ta’zir, a form of discretionary punishment under Islamic law.
- Bangladesh has sought official clarification from Saudi Arabia after its consulate received no advance notification of the executions.
- Human rights organisations have renewed criticism against the kingdom's heavy reliance on capital punishment for non-violent offenses.
Source: outlookindia.com
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