Date: 2025-11-19Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju expressed deep shock over the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims
On November 17, 2025, a tragic bus accident occurred on the Medina-Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia, involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims. The bus collided with a fuel tanker, resulting in the death of Indian pilgrims.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju expressed deep shock. The Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Indian Embassy are gathering details and extending assistance.
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah is monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance, including hospital support. A camp office has been set up at the Indian Hajj Pilgrims Office in Medina to assist families. A toll-free helpline is active for families of the deceased pilgrims.
The Haj Division of the Ministry of Minority Affairs is in continuous touch with CGI, Jeddah. The CEO of the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has been deputed to Jeddah to assess the situation. The Ambassador of India in Riyadh is overseeing the matter. The CEO HCoI in Mumbai is coordinating with the Telangana Haj Committee. The CEO HCoI is presently in Jeddah to coordinate with CGI for follow-up actions.
The release was posted on November 19, 2025, at 7:31 PM by PIB Delhi. The Release ID is 2191823, and the Visitor Counter is 428.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Minority Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for matters related to minority communities, in this case, responding to the accident involving Indian pilgrims.
Medina-Mecca highway: The location of the tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims, central to the event.
Saudi Arabia: The country where the accident occurred, making it relevant to consular services and coordination.
Indian Embassy officials: Officials working with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to help the victims and their families.
Haj Committee of India (HCoI): The CEO of the Haj Committee of India was deputed to assess the situation and coordinate follow-up actions.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren
Rijiju expressed deep shock over the tragic
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 &
extending all possible assistance
Posted On: 19 NOV 2025 7:31PM by PIB Delhi
A tragic road accident occurred on the Medina–Mecca highway on 17 November 2025, involving a
bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims. The bus reportedly collided with a fuel tanker, resulting in the
death of Indian pilgrims.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju expressed deep shock over the tragic bus
accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims.
Shri Rijiju extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
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 Hajj Pilgrims
Office in Medina to assist the families of the Indian nationals who lost their lives in the accident.
Additionally, 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.
Ministry of Minority Affairs is in touch with Indian Embassy officials who are gathering more details
& extending all possible assistance. The Haj Division of the Ministry of Minority Affairs is in
continuous touch with CGI, Jeddah.
CEO, Haj Committee of India,(HCoI) has been deputed to Jeddah to assess the situation on the
ground and to coordinate follow-up actions with the CGI. The Ambassador of India in Riyadh is also
overseeing the matter and remains in continuous contact with the concerned authorities. Further CEO
HCoI in Mumbai has been coordinating with Telangana Haj Committee regarding the incident. CEO
HCoI is presently in Jeddah to coordinate with CGI for follow up actions on the tragic incident.*****
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