In addition to the stranded travellers, over 10,000 regularly scheduled pilgrims have also flown back to India during the same period, with authorities actively working to facilitate the return of the remaining pilgrims at the earliest.
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indian Embassy are monitoring the situation closely.
Around 3,000 Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Return From Saudi Over Past Week: Ministry
Oct 22, 2026 | 6:06 PM
