Saudi Arabia tightens Haj rules after heat-related deaths

• Applies strict policy of ‘no Haj without permit’
• Deploys drones to spot unregistered pilgrims; hundreds of apartments raided
• Fines doubled for performing rites illegally; violators to face 10-year ban
• Family, tourist visas barred to nationals of more than 10 countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week’s Haj, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.

Regular raids, drone surveillance and a barrage...