(a) whether as per a Saudi Health Ministry report Indians account for majority of suicides committed by foreigners in that country;
(b) if so. the facts thereof;
(c) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the reasons for such suicides and if so, the outcome thereof; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS GENERAL (RETD.) SHRI V.K. SINGH
(a) and (b) : No, Madam. As reported by the Embassy of India at Riyadh and Consulate General of India at Jeddah, they are not aware of any report from the Saudi Health Ministry about suicides by Indians being most among foreigners in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
(c) and (d): In view of the above, question does not arise.