Around 600 Karnataka Umrah Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia, Helpline Launched
Flight disruptions have left hundreds of pilgrims awaiting their return to India, with a helpline established to assist affected travellers and their families.
Bengaluru (Fikrokhabar News): Around 600 Umrah pilgrims from Karnataka are reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia due to continuing flight disruptions, prompting authorities to establish a helpline to coordinate assistance and provide information to affected pilgrims and their families.
The pilgrims had travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, but disruptions to flight services have affected their return plans. The situation has caused concern among families in Karnataka who are awaiting updates about their relatives.
Authorities and community representatives are working to gather information about the affected pilgrims and facilitate assistance. The helpline is intended to help pilgrims and their families communicate their concerns and obtain relevant updates.
The situation has also raised concerns about accommodation, food, medicines and other essential requirements for those whose stays have been extended unexpectedly.
Karnataka Minister UT Khader has separately urged the Chief Minister to arrange special flights to bring back the stranded pilgrims safely. He has called for urgent coordination with the relevant authorities to address their difficulties and facilitate their return.
Pilgrims and their relatives are advised to use the officially announced helpline for assistance and updated information regarding flight arrangements.
Indian Embassy, Riyadh
- Phone: +966-554412016
- Phone: +966-542126784
- Toll-free number within Saudi Arabia: 8002471234
- WhatsApp messages: +966-536216082
Consulate General of India, Jeddah - Phone: +966-12-2614093
- Phone: +966-556122301
- WhatsApp messages: +966-536209704
Karnataka Haj Department - +91 9483503132
- +91 7899707775
State Emergency Operations Centre - 1070
- 080-22253707