Pakistani man executed in Saudi Arabia for smuggling drugs

Saudi Arabia enforces strict penalties for drug trafficking.

Saudi Arabia executed Pakistani citizen Kitab Gul for heroin smuggling, as reported by Express News on Wednesday. Gul was arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to death by a local court.

Subsequent appeals to the higher courts, including the Supreme Court, upheld the death sentence. The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed the execution, stating it followed a royal decree after the Supreme Court's decision. The execution was carried out today.

Drug smuggling is considered a severe crime in Saudi Arabia, often resulting in the death penalty. Traditionally, this penalty is executed by beheading, although other methods have been tested recently.

Gul's execution highlights the strict enforcement of drug laws in the kingdom. The case serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia.