Makkah, May 10 -- Saudi authorities have arrested an Indian expatriate for illegally using an ambulance to transport four individuals to Makkah in violation of Haj 2025 regulations.

According to the Haj Security Forces, the man attempted to smuggle the residents into the holy city on Friday, May 9, without the required permit to perform Umrah rituals. All individuals involved have been referred to a competent committee for appropriate penalties.

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In a separate incident on Thursday, May 8, security personnel apprehended an Egyptian resident for transporting 22 undocumented pilgrims on a bus. He too was referred for disciplinary action after attempting to enter Makkah without proper authorisation.

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