Riyadh, November 01: The Ministry of Interior has made elaborate arrangements to prevent any terror attacks during the Haj, which begins on Friday and reaches its climax on Saturday when more than two million pilgrims converge on the Plain of Arafat to perform the most important ritual.
More than 3,500 members of the security forces have been mobilised, according to Lieutenant General Mohammad Bin Hamad Al Omani, commander of Saudi Special Security Forces.
“These forces will be deployed in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites. They are highly qualified in discharging their duties — thanks to the advanced training received by them from foreign countries,” he said.
Speaking to reporters, he said that these forces were provided with 450 armoured vehicles fitted with sophisticated weapons to enable them to discharge their duties effectively.
-Gulf News