Hyderabad: The Telangana government’s delegation led by Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin reached the holy city of Madina on Tuesday to assist the families of 45 Umrah pilgrims who died in a bus accident near Madina late on Sunday night.

The delegation which also includes Minorities Welfare Secretary B. Shafiullah and AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain is coordinating with Saudi authorities and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah.

Azharuddin posted on ‘X’ that the delegation met Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan.

“We are ensuring all formalities are completed with dignity as per the wishes of the families and are extending every possible support during this difficult time,” the minister said.

At least 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad were killed when the bus c

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