Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed deep shock over the bus accident on the Medina-Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims. Ministry of Minority Affairs is in continuous touch with Indian Embassy officials, who are gathering more details and extending all possible assistance.
Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. The Consulate General of India, CGI Jeddah is closely monitoring the situation and is extending all required consular assistance, including hospital support and facilitation of essential formalities. The CGI has set up a camp office at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office in Medina to assist the families of the Indian nationals who lost their lives in the accident. The Consulate has activated a toll-free helpline number to support the families of the deceased pilgrims, urging family members to reach out for immediate support.
