President of India Expresses Condolences Over the Loss of Lives Due to Crane Crash in Mecca

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has expressed his deep concern over the loss of lives and injuries caused to pilgrims when a construction crane collapsed at the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Mecca.

The President of India conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of deceased and his prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

He also called upon concerned authorities in India to extend every assistance possible to the families of the deceased Indian pilgrims and those injured in the incident.

This release issued at 0940 hrs.