Woman slaps security guard in courtyard of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

A woman was caught on camera slapping a security guard at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah after he attempted to stop her from walking through a restricted area.

The video of the altercation went viral on social media, prompting authorities in Madinah to launch an investigation into the incident.

According to reports, in the courtyards of Masjid-e-Nabwi, a security guard instructed a group of women to change their route as they were passing through an unauthorised passage. However, one of the women reacted aggressively and assaulted him.

In response, the security guard retaliated by pushing the woman away before his colleagues intervened to diffuse the situation.

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On Saturday, the Madinah Region Police stated that the matter had been handled at the time, and authorities are now considering legal action against those involved.

Social media users criticised the woman for attacking a security official performing his duties at the sacred site. Others called for immediate action against her, urging authorities to hold her accountable.