Two killed in terror attack in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi child and a Pakistani man were killed and 10 injured when armed assailants fired at company workers carrying out a development project, then at bystanders and passers-by in Qatif in the Eastern Province.

The suspects, who fled the scene, also targeted company vehicles with explosives. The aim was to obstruct the demolition of abandoned old houses in Al-Masoura district, which terrorists used as hideouts and dens for criminal activities including kidnapping and drug-peddling.  

Policemen arrived at the scene and exchanged fire with the assailants,



who then started shooting heavily and randomly, killing and injuring members of the public.

Al-Masoura is one of the town’s oldest areas, with some of its buildings more than 100 years old.

The developmental project which terrorists are trying to stop includes demolition of old residential buildings and construction of shopping centers, restaurants, residential towers and a cultural center.

Speaking on the incident, Interior Ministry said that security forces will enforce the law and order.