‘Stranded Umrah pilgrims being assisted’: Rijiju shares helpline numbers for Indians in Saudi Arabia | India News

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Its WhatsApp number for messages is +966-536209704.<span class="id-r-component br" data-pos="18"/>Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said around 3,000 stranded Indian Umrah pilgrims had travelled back from Saudi Arabia over the preceding week, with Indian diplomatic missions coordinating with airlines and tour operators to facilitate their return.<span class="id-r-component br" data-pos="20"/>India is coordinating with airlines and tour operators to facilitate the early return of Indian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia amid the regional security situation,<span class="id-r-component br" data-pos="23"/></div> </div> <br /><a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/stranded-umrah-pilgrims-being-assisted-rijiju-shares-helpline-numbers-for-indians-in-saudi-arabia/articleshow/135139042.cms">Source link </a></p> </div><!-- .entry-content /--> <div id="post-extra-info"> <div class="theiaStickySidebar"> <div class="single-post-meta post-meta clearfix"><span 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