Saudi beheaded for killing woman

Published September 19th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A Saudi man convicted of murdering a woman compatriot was beheaded by the sword in the southwestern province of Asir on Wednesday, the interior ministry said.  

 

"Mohammad bin Salim bin Mesheeal al-Harithi stabbed to death Ghalia bint Mefreh bin Salim al-Harithi after a dispute with her son," the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.  

 

The ministry added that the killer was arrested, sentenced to death and executed at Bisha in Asir province. (Albawaba.com)