Number of Indian Lives Lost in Hajj Tragedy Rises to 29: MEA

The number of Indian lives lost has increased from 22 to 29, the Ministry of External Affairs has said.

The death toll of Indians in the worst Mecca tragedy in 25 years has risen to 29, Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

The number of Indian lives lost in Haj stampede has unfortunately gone up to 29.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) September 27, 2015

Out of the total death toll of 717 in the incident, 22 were known to be Indians on Saturday.

Our emergency Nos in Mecca : 00966125458000 00966125496000 Toll free number for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia : 8002477786

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) September 24, 2015

The incident took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few kilometres east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the Hajj.

Our embassy officials are providing all help to the families.
— Sushma Swaraj, External Affair Minister

The MEA has provided emergency contact numbers for Indians affected by the tragedy.