‘Indian community volunteers on ground at various hospitals, and sites’
Diplomat Correspondent
New Delhi,DD: The Government of India has set-up a 24-hours helpline in the Consulate General of India, following the tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia.
“In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24×7 control room has been set up in the Consulate General of India, Jeddah,” reads the message on X by India’s Consulate General, Jeddah.
The contact details of the helpline are 8002440003 (Toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276, and 0556122301 (WhatsApp).
Expressing deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah are also in touch with Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry, and other local authorities. They are also in touch with the concerned Umrah operators.
As per the press statement, a team of consulate staff, and Indian community volunteers are on the ground at various hospitals, and sites.
The Embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah are extending fullest support. The officers of the Embassy, and the Consulate are also in touch with the concerned officials of the state of Telangana to coordinate with the concerned families. (Press Release)