Saudi media outlet 'The Holy Mosques' has clarified that a video circulating on social media regarding the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca is fake and misleading.

The outlet confirmed that the video, which shows a man and a woman near the Hajr-e-Aswad at the Kaaba, has no connection to the execution event.

On Tuesday (October 20), Khaleej Times published the report citing the X (formerly Twitter) account of 'The Holy Mosques'.

According to the report, Saudi authorities executed two Bangladeshi citizens on October 14 over allegations of indecent behavior inside a mosque in Mecca.

Following the news, a video showing a man and a woman near the Black Stone began circulating on social media, with various claims attempting to link it directly to the executed individuals.

However, 'The Holy Mosques' clarified that the video bears no relation to the execution and cannot be used as evidence of the event.

Consequently, claims associating the footage with the case have been dismissed as baseless and misleading.

A statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Interior identified the two executed Bangladeshi nationals as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar.

However, details regarding the specific allegations, the circumstances surrounding the incident, or the name of the mosque involved were not disclosed.

The lack of detailed information triggered widespread discussion and questions across social media platforms.

While various claims linked the viral video to the incident, statements from Saudi media have made it clear that the footage is unrelated.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has sought detailed information from Saudi Arabia regarding the executions, asking for clarification on the specific charges, the judicial procedures followed, and the manner in which the sentence was carried out.

Questions have also been raised over whether Saudi authorities notified the Bangladesh Embassy or relevant diplomatic missions prior to executing the individuals.

Bangladesh is currently awaiting a comprehensive response from Saudi officials.

The incident underscores the importance of relying on credible media reports and official documentation when verifying information on social media, highlighting the need to refrain from sharing unverified video clips as definitive proof.