Archive · 16 Sep 2026
India Condemns Attempted Drone Attack Near Mecca, Cites Holy Sites
India spoke against an attempted drone attack near the holy city of Mecca.
Saudi Arabia described the incident as an attempted attack.
India said actions that could hurt civilians or damage infrastructure should not happen.
Indian official Randhir Jaiswal called the incident concerning.
He said the location made the incident especially serious.
Mecca is important to Muslims around the world.
India’s statement came on Wednesday.
The statement did not provide further details about the attack or its perpetrators.
India condemned what Saudi Arabia described as an attempted drone attack near Mecca.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incident was concerning.
India opposed actions that endanger civilian lives and infrastructure, Jaiswal said.
India said the location was especially sensitive because Mecca is significant to Muslims worldwide.
The statement was issued on Wednesday in response to media questions.
- Who
- India, represented by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responded to an incident Saudi Arabia described.
- What
- India condemned an attempted drone attack near Mecca and opposed actions endangering civilians and infrastructure.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- India said the incident was concerning because it could endanger civilian lives and infrastructure and occurred near a city of special significance to Muslims worldwide.
- Incident
- An attempted drone attack near Mecca
- Saudi Arabia’s description
- Saudi Arabia described the event as an attempted drone attack
- India’s response
- India condemned the incident
- Indian spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal
- Stated policy
- India opposed actions that endanger civilian lives and infrastructure
- Location significance
- Mecca has special significance to Muslims across the world
- Timing
- The response was issued on Wednesday