INDIA SUMMARIZED

769 Haj pilgrims died in the Mina Stampede, and the preceding week around 107 died in the Crane Crash in Mecca – tragedies which have marred the recent history of uneventful Haj. This year is considered to be one of the worst in the last 25 years of Haj history.  The toll is to expected to rise as hundreds more are critically injured. ​ Being an Emergency Medicine Physician & one of the 20 odd Managers of Indian Medical Centers in Saudi Arabia deputed by Govt of India in 2008 to treat Indian Haj Pilgrims  I have some fond memories  as well as earnest observations to share, hopefully giving a better picture for those interested to understand.  Our honest efforts are to do some “fact finding” and “medically research” the causes, that lead to these tragic incidents  and not to belittle the good work the Saudis and thousands of volunteers, put in to make Haj the world’s best largest peaceful gathering. Mina Stampede Mina is a large scenic place, with ...