New Delhi: The death toll of Indians in the Haj stampede has risen to 101 even as scores of nationals are still missing after the September's tragedy, worst to hit the annual pilgrimage in 25 years.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted, "Saudi authorities have identified more pilgrims who died in Haj stampede. The toll of Indian pilgrims is now 101. We have 32 missing."
Saudi authorities have identified more pilgrims who died in Haj stampede. The toll of Indian pilgrims is now 101. We have 32 missing.— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) October 9, 2015
The Haj stampede on September 24 broke out after two massive lines of pilgrims converged on each other from different directions at an intersection close to the five-storey Jamarat Bridge in Mina for symbolic stoning of the devil.
It was the second major accident this year for pilgrims, after a construction crane collapsed on September 11 at Mecca's Grand Mosque, killing over 100 people, including 11 Indians.
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