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Pakistani commits suicide in Masjid al-Haram

Pakistani commits suicide in Masjid al-Haram
June 9, 2018
RIYADH (92 News) – A Pakistani man committed suicide in Grand Mosque of Makkah al-Haram by jumping from the top floor of Mataf after Isha prayers. According to the details, a 35-years old man jumped off an upper floor when the people were offering Isha prayers. The injured man instantly shifted to the hospital, but he could not succumb to his injuries. The deceased was not identified till now. According to Saudi authorities, the man suddenly jumped down from the top floor of Mataf after Ishaa prayers were held on Friday. This is not first incident of suicide happened in Makkah. A woman also committed suicide by jumping from the top floor of Mataf on February 17, 2017. Currently, more than thousands people are working in Saudi Arabia for economic purpose. They are also facing serious issues like unpaid salaries and unemployment.