The Telangana authorities has determined to pay compensation of Rs 5 lakh every to the households of 45 Umrah pilgrims from the state who died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia.
The choice was made on the assembly of the State Cupboard, chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday.
It was additionally determined to ship a delegation of presidency representatives, headed by Minister for Minorities Welfare Mohammed Azharuddin, to Saudi Arabia. The delegation may also embody an MLA from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a senior official from the Ministry of Minorities Welfare.
In response to an official assertion, the Cupboard additionally determined that the final rites of those that died within the accident be carried out as per their spiritual traditions in Saudi Arabia.
The Cupboard additionally determined to make preparations to ship a minimum of two members from the households of the deceased to Saudi Arabia.
The Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died when a bus carrying them caught hearth after a collision with an oil tanker close to Madina in Saudi Arabia.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar informed media individuals that, as per the knowledge obtained, one pilgrim, Mohammed Abdul Shoaib, survived and was present process remedy at a hospital.
He stated a gaggle of 54 pilgrims from Hyderabad had left for Jeddah on November 9 and have been scheduled to return on November 23.
After performing ‘Umrah’ (mini pilgrimage) in Mecca, the pilgrims left for Medina on Sunday night time. When the bus was about 25 km away from Medina, it caught hearth after colliding with an oil tanker.
“4 pilgrims had stayed again in Mecca whereas 4 others left for Medina in a automobile. The bus was carrying 46 pilgrims,” he stated.
The pilgrims have been principally from Asif Nagar, Jhirra, Mehdipatnam and Toli Chowki areas of Hyderabad.
The victims embody 17 males, 18 females and 10 kids.
Minister for minorities welfare Mohammed Azharuddin stated a management room has been opened at Haj Home to offer info to households of the victims.
Azharuddin stated the our bodies have been charred past recognition. A DNA take a look at can also be more likely to be carried out to determine the victims.
He stated he spoke to the Indian Consul Basic, who informed him preparations could be made for the burial of the deceased in Saudi Arabia.