Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Jharkhand Man Killed in Saudi Arabia Crossfire, Family Seeks Compensation
A young man from India named Vijay was working in Saudi Arabia.
Sadly, he was shot and killed by mistake.
It happened when police were trying to catch criminals who were involved in selling illegal alcohol.
He was caught in the middle of the shooting.
Before he passed away, he sent a message to his wife saying he was hit by accident.
His family back home found out about his death a few days later.
They are asking the company he worked for to give them compensation before they agree to bring his body back.
Indian officials and the government are helping to sort things out.
Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old from Jharkhand, was killed in Saudi Arabia.
He was shot on October 15 while working for Hyundai Engineering.
The incident occurred near Jeddah during a police operation against illegal liquor traders.
Mahato's family learned of his death on October 24 and have refused to receive the body without compensation assurance.
Indian authorities are coordinating with Saudi officials for repatriation and compensation.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old from Jharkhand, India
- What
- Shot dead in crossfire between police and criminals involved in illegal liquor trade
- When
- October 15
- Where
- Near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- Caught in the crossfire while working for Hyundai Engineering.
- Victim's Name
- Vijay Kumar Mahato
- Victim's Age
- 27
- District
- Giridih, Jharkhand
- Employer
- Hyundai Engineering
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Date of Death
- October 15
- Notification Date
- October 24