Around 3,000 Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Return From Saudi Over Past Week: Ministry
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported that 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned from Saudi Arabia over the past week. The government is coordinating with airlines and local missions to ensure the remaining pilgrims are repatriated safely.
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This reflects the government's role in providing consular assistance and ensuring the welfare of its citizens abroad during travel disruptions.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that around 3,000 stranded Indian Umrah pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia over the past week through active coordination between Indian diplomatic missions, airlines, and tour operators.In addition to the stranded travellers, over 10,000 regularly scheduled pilgrims have also flown back to India during the same period, with authorities actively working to facilitate the return of the remaining pilgrims at the earliest.Taking to X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah are monitoring the situation closely and providing comprehensive ground support."Our Embassy in Riyadh @IndianEmbRiyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah @CGIJeddah are actively engaging with concerned airlines and tour operators to facilitate the early return of affected pilgrims.
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