26-year-old Indian man dies in crossfire between cops, extortion gang in Saudi Arabia

A 26-year-old man from India’s Jharkhand was killed in a shootout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on October 16.

As per reports, the victim, Vijay Kumar Mahato, originally from Dudhapania village under Dumri block in Giridh district, had been working in a private company as a tower line fitter for the last nine months.

The victim, who is survived by his wife and two sons, reportedly sent a voice note to his wife saying, “A bullet meant for someone else hit me… please help.”

As per reports, his wife then informed her in-laws, who were under the impression that he was being treated. 

On October 24, the firm where he worked informed them that he had died in the shootout.

The Jharkhand labour department reached out to the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the return of the victim's body.