Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Jharkhand Man Working in Saudi Arabia Shot Dead in Crossfire
A man from India named Vijay was working far away in Saudi Arabia to support his family.
One day, he was walking near his job when suddenly, police and some bad guys who were selling illegal alcohol started shooting at each other.
Sadly, Vijay was in the wrong place at the wrong time and got hit by a stray bullet.
He tried to call his wife and ask for help before he passed away.
Now, his family wants to make sure his company helps them out before they bring him home.
Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old from Jharkhand, was killed in Saudi Arabia on October 15.
He was caught in a crossfire between local police and an extortion gang involved in illegal liquor trade.
Mahato, who worked for Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company, was shot by a stray bullet.
He sent a voice note to his wife in his native language before he died, explaining his situation.
His family is seeking compensation from the company before agreeing to the repatriation of his body.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old man from Jharkhand working in Saudi Arabia.
- What
- He was shot and killed after being caught in a crossfire between local police and an extortion gang.
- When
- The incident occurred on October 15, and his death was confirmed to his family on October 24.
- Where
- Jeddah region, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- He was caught in a shootout between police and an illegal liquor trade extortion gang.
Family Stance
Company Stance (Implied/Unresponsive)
Body Repatriation
Family Stance
The family will not proceed with bringing back Vijay's body until the company provides written assurance of compensation.
Company Stance (Implied/Unresponsive)
The company project manager and site manager were unavailable for comment, implying no immediate commitment on compensation.
Responsibility
Family Stance
The family believes the company must be held responsible for the incident and is seeking compensation.
Company Stance (Implied/Unresponsive)
There is no explicit statement from the company regarding their view on responsibility or compensation.
- Victim's Name
- Vijay Kumar Mahato
- Victim's Age
- 27
- Victim's Village
- Dudhapania, Giridih district, Jharkhand
- Occupation
- Worked for Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
- Date of Incident
- October 15
- Date of Death Confirmation
- October 24
- Location of Incident
- Jeddah region, Saudi Arabia