Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on Monday expressed his profound grief over the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of several Indian pilgrims.
In a tweet, the minister wrote, “I’m shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident on the Medina–Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Indian pilgrims. We are in touch with our Embassy officials who are gathering more details & extending all possible assistance. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families…”
