Source : Several news reports this week have said the assailant hid the bomb inside his rectum , but according to the Saudi official , the government assessment discounted those reports , based on various factors . Man hid bomb in underwear , believing he would n't be searched there . Saudis dismiss reports of the incident as " fake news " Comment: The Saudi government has been accused by human rights groups and international media outlets for using torture to extract confessions from suspects ( including women ) who were tortured Saudis believe bomber used plastic explosive to pass through metal detectors .
Source : Man hid bomb in underwear , believing he would n't be searched there . Saudis dismiss reports of the incident as " fake news " Comment: The Saudi government has been accused by human rights groups and international media outlets for using torture to extract confessions from suspects ( including women ) who were tortured Saudis believe bomber used plastic explosive to pass through metal detectors .