Ministry of External Affairs has said that a high-level delegation from India, led by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Justice S Abdul Nazeer, will be visiting Saudi Arabia today following the tragic incident involving Indian Pilgrims in Madinah on 17th November. The delegation will render fullest assistance and oversee measures in coordination with the Saudi authorities, including the Ministry of Haj and Umrah.

The Ministry said, Mr Nazeer will be accompanied by the Secretary, Consular, Passport and Visa Division, Arun Kumar Chatterjee. The delegation is expected to participate in the last rites of the deceased. The Ministry informed that the Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah are working closely with the local authorities to expedite the identification of mortal remains. It stated that the government is also facilitating the travel of the families of the deceased to Saudi Arabia. The Ministry said, the Government of India remains fully committed to support Indian nationals affected by this tragedy and is working to ensure swift and effective assistance.