Saudi Arabia: The Interior Ministry announces the execution of 3 citizens convicted of killing a fourth in the Eastern Province
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The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the implementation of a retaliatory death sentence against three citizens in the Eastern Province, after they were convicted of killing another citizen by beating and tying him up, after a final ruling was issued and confirmed by royal decree.
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The implementation of the retaliation ruling in Saudi Arabia takes place after the completion of judicial procedures and the issuance of a royal order.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced, on Sunday, the execution of a death sentence (retaliation) against 3 citizens in the Eastern Province, after they were proven guilty of killing another citizen, according to a statement reported by the Saudi “SPA” News Agency.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior said: “Abdullah bin Malik bin Muhammad Al-Marzouqi Al-Baqmi, Abdul Majeed bin Shabab bin Ghazi Al-Karizi Al-Baqmi, and Malik bin Abdullah bin Ali Al-Bargash, all Saudi nationals, killed Ahmed bin Ali bin Abdullah Sabi, a Saudi national, by beating him several times with various tools, tying his hands and feet, and tying his neck, which led to his death.”
The ministry added: “Thanks to God, the security authorities were able to arrest the aforementioned perpetrators, and their investigation resulted in them being accused of committing the crime, and by referring them to the competent court, and proving their eligibility and assigning them, a ruling was issued against them confirming what was attributed to them and killing them (retaliation), and the ruling became final after it was confirmed by his authority, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was decided by law,” according to the “SPA” agency.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed that “the death sentence (retaliation) was carried out against the perpetrators: Abdullah bin Mulhaq bin Muhammad Al-Marzouqi Al-Baqmi, Abdul Majeed bin Shabab bin Ghazi Al-Karizi Al-Baqami, and Malik bin Abdullah bin Ali Al-Barghash, Saudi nationals, on Sunday, on 5/21/1448 AH, corresponding to 11/1/2026 AD in the Eastern Province.”
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