Saudi crown prince orders investigation into Mina stampede

MINA (Web Desk) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Nayef on Thursday ordered a thorough investigation into Mina stampede tragedy that claimed lives of more than 700 Muslims.

According to a royal statement the prince ordered a probe following a top level meeting with senior Saudi officials responsible for the pilgrimage in Mina. The meeting was also presented an initial report of the tragedy.

The detailed investigation into Thursday’s deadly event will also decide whether any administrative mismanagement caused the event or not.

The findings of the investigation will be submitted to King Salman bin Abdul Aziz  who will take appropriate measures afterwards.

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