By SPA,
Makkah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has arranged a security force to keep strict surveillance to ensure peace and security of the pilgrims.
The Holy Mosque has 139 gates with a regular staff of 300 persons. But during the Hajj season the number is increased to 700. Eight electronic escalators having two gates opposite to each other are working round the clock. A bridge constructed close to Ajyad Hospital connecting the escalator and the two gates has greatly eased the entry into the Holy Mosque. Each gate has an electronic board that gives a red light to stop further entry from that gate. This way the entry and exit is being monitored to avoid overcrowding, said Al-Hussein.
He said the Kingdom is striving to offer all the possible facilities to the pilgrims and is spending billions of Riyals to achieve a peaceful Hajj.