Expressing grief over the tragic crane accident in Mecca, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his prayers are with the bereaved families.
"Extremely saddened to learn of the tragic crane accident at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. My prayers are with the bereaved families," he tweeted.
At least 107 pilgrims, including two Indians from Kerala were killed, and more than 230 injured when a crane crashed into the grand mosque of Saudi Arabia in Mecca Friday night.
Indian Consulate has opened help line numbers so the people can get information of their loved ones. The numbers are 00966125458000, 00966125496000.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app