The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces confirmed that allegations regarding a car bomb in the vicinity of Rizk Hospital are completely mistaken.

The statement declares:

A message and an audio clip about the presence of a car bomb near Rizk Hospital are being disseminated via WhatsApp. It became fairly obvious after follow-up that the news were absolutely false. We would like to ask you to avoid publishing fake news that are not reported by a reliable source, especially in these delicate circumstances, to prevent the public’s agonizing fear.”

It is worth mentioning that social media platforms reported a car bomb near Rizk Hospital, which caused panic among people.