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2633 Indians in Saudi Arabia Jails: 2633 Indian citizens are lodged in Saudi Arabia jails. The biggest reason for this is the strict laws and ignorance of Indians there.
Indians live in almost every country of Duniya. But you will be surprised to know that most Indians are in captivity in a Muslim country.
Highlights
- 2633 Indians are lodged in Saudi Arabia jails
- The rigorous laws and ignorance are the main reasons there
- Indian Embassy provides legal aid
There are about 27 lakh Indians living in Saudi Arabia, which is the largest migrant community there. Most of these people work in low -paid jobs such as construction, domestic service and retail. Most of these migrants are unaware of the local laws, customs and judicial processes there. Sharia law applies in Saudi Arabia, which is quite different from the laws of Western countries. Small mistakes which can be considered normal in India can cause serious crime. A large number of Indians in jail in Saudi Arabia are mainly the result of a large migrant population, the harsh legal rules and the ignorance of the laws there.
Crime related to drugs and alcohol: Alcohol consumption, production or sales in Saudi Arabia are strictly banned. There may be punishment for death penalty for drugs related to drugs.
Economic Offenses: Not repaying debt or financial fraud is also a reason for going to jail.
A small number of Indian civilians have also been found involved in serious crimes like murder, kidnapping and bribery. In some cases, death sentence has also been heard. In such cases, Indian embassy attempts to provide legal aid and talks with the families of the victims to pay ‘blood money’ (for payment of ‘blood money’.
According to data given by Union Minister of State for External Affairs in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, 169 Indian citizens are lodged in US jails and 288 in Britain jails. Apart from this, 611 in Qatar jails, 387 in Kuwait, 338 in Malaysia, 266 in Pakistan, 181 in Bahrain, 173 in China, 168 in Italy, 148 in Oman, 148 in Oman, 98 in Sri Lanka, 92 in Singapore, 69 in Bhutan, 69 in Bhutan, 69 in Bhutan, 69 in France and Georgia, 45-45 in France and Georgia, 28 in Jordan, 27-27 in Australia, Myanmar and Russia, 25 in Germany, 23 in Canada, 22 in Cambodia, 22-21 in Cambodia and 21-21 in Indonesia, 18 in Iran, Kot de Ivri Coast 14, 14 in Uganda 11, Azerbaijan, Maldives and Mauritius 10-10, 10-10 in Belarus, 9 in Belarus, 9, Afghanistan and 8-8 in South Afghi. These figures are from February 18, 2025.
Legal procedures and embassy role
Legal processes in Saudi Arabia are very strict and are often confidential. Local officials do not share information about prisoners without the prisoner’s consent. Indian embassy and consulates give priority to the safety and welfare of Indians closed abroad. They regularly visit jails, provide legal aid and contact local authorities to release prisoners. Many times efforts are made to release prisoners on human basis or through forgiveness petitions.
