Hyderabad, June 3 -- Ahead of Haj 2025, three persons were arrested on Monday, June 2 for illegally transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles.

It is to be noted that the Saudi Ministry of Interior had issued a strict warning against unauthorised travel to Makkah during Haj. In the build-up to Hajj, the police recently arrested 17 people for violating the rule.

The arrested accused include 11 citizens and six residents who were caught at different entry points to Makkah. The accused tried to smuggle 54 people into the city without a valid Haj permit. According to a report by Saudi Gazette, the ministry has issued administrative rulings against all parties involved.

This includes transporters, their accom...