JEDDAH — Foreign Haj mission were still trying to ascertain the number of casualties or injuries among pilgrims of their respective countries. Helplines as well as offices of the foreign Haj missions were flooded with inquiries and visitors as news about the stampede in Mina spread like wildfire on social media. “We are still taking details from the Saudi authorities. Our officials are checking the mortuary as well as hospitals for any cases of death or injuries,” Pakistan Consul General Aftab A. Khokher told Saudi Gazette. However, sources told the newspaper from Mina that at least six Pakistanis are feared dead in the stampede. Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak said three Indians had died and two were injured, according to initial reports. He, however, said that tents in the area where stampede occurred are generally occupied by African and Arab pilgrims. Indian pilgrims stay at Souq Al-Arab Street and Jawhara Street. Bangladesh Consul General A.K.M. Shahidul Karim confirmed the death of a woman. According to Egypt's Consul General Adel El-Alfy, five Egyptian pilgrims are reported injured but there are no casualties. Tunisian Consul General Fathi Nefiati is also following up on the tragedy. He said no Tunisian pilgrims are reported dead. Same confirmation came from Palestinian Consul General Emad Shaath, and Jordanian Consul General. Lebanese Consul General Ziad Atallah said a Lebanese pilgrim was injured in the stampede and the pilgrim's 80-year-old father is missing. Except that all 10,000 Lebanese pilgrims are safe, he said. Iraqi and Sudanese consuls general, Khaled Khero and Khaled Al-Taras, also confirmed no injuries nor deaths. Moroccan Consul General Mohammad El-Mhamadi also said reported no injuries or deaths among Moroccan pilgrims.
