Saudi Arabia executes man in Al-Jouf for fatal stabbing
The Interior Ministry carried out the execution of a Saudi national convicted of fatally stabbing another man in Al-Jouf after legal procedures were completed.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior on Tuesday executed Hamad bin Abdulkarim bin Rashid Al-Faleh in Al-Jouf after he was convicted of killing Hamdan bin Rashid bin Kaid Al-Rashed by stabbing him with a sharp object, resulting in his death.
The ministry stated that security authorities arrested the perpetrator, and investigations led to charges being filed against him for committing the crime.
It added that the competent court found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to death in retribution. The verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, after which a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence.
The execution was carried out on Tuesday, Rabi Al-Akhir 18, 1448 AH, corresponding to September 29, 2026, in Al-Jouf.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against anyone who attacks others, warning that those who commit such crimes will face legal punishment.