President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives in the tragic incident at Mina today.
In his message to Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the President said, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Mina today, during which a large number of Haj pilgrims lost their lives and several others suffered injuries.
On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I express my sincere condolences to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the families of the deceased pilgrims. I also wish speedy recovery to those injured in this most unfortunate incident".