June 21st 2024.
In recent news, it has been reported by the Ministry of External Affairs that a total of 98 Indian nationals have tragically passed away during the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca. This is a significant decrease from last year's total of 187 deaths during the entire Haj period.
According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, a staggering 1,75000 Indian pilgrims made the journey to Mecca for Haj this year. The Haj period, which spans from May 9 to July 22, saw 98 deaths thus far. Jaiswal shared that the majority of these deaths were due to natural causes, chronic illnesses, and old age. Additionally, six individuals passed away on the day of Arafat, while four deaths were related to accidents.
Jaiswal addressed this sobering topic during his weekly media briefing, where he was asked about the deaths of Indian pilgrims during Haj. He reassured the public that the Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and working with local authorities to provide assistance to the affected families.
Despite the tragic loss of these individuals, it is important to note that the overall number of deaths has decreased compared to the previous year. The Ministry is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all Indian pilgrims during their spiritual journey and continues to take necessary measures to prevent any avoidable incidents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who have passed away during this sacred pilgrimage.
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