Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 31 Oct 2025,Friday India Global
Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old from Jharkhand’s Giridih district, was killed in Saudi Arabia after being caught in a crossfire between police and criminals involved in the illegal liquor trade. Mahato, who worked for Hyundai Engineering and Construction, was hit by a stray bullet near his worksite on October 15. Before dying, he sent a voice note to his wife saying he had been shot by mistake. His family has refused to bring back the body until the company promises compensation. The Jharkhand government and Indian Embassy in Riyadh are coordinating with Saudi officials for investigation and repatriation. (PC: The Indian Express)
