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Summary:

A bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving Indian pilgrims, including those from Hyderabad, has prompted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to take immediate action. He has instructed state officials to gather information, coordinate with the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Saudi Embassy, and provide assistance to the affected families. The Telangana government has established control rooms in both Hyderabad and New Delhi, along with helpline numbers, to aid families and coordinate with Indian missions in Saudi Arabia to gather details about Telangana pilgrims involved.
News Article:

Several Indian Pilgrims Feared Dead in Saudi Arabia Bus Accident, Telangana CM Orders Immediate Assistance

Hyderabad, India – November 17, 2025 – A tragic bus accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian pilgrims has prompted immediate action from the Telangana government. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed his shock and directed top state officials to gather information and provide assistance to families affected by the incident. Reports suggest several pilgrims from Hyderabad were on board the bus traveling from Mecca to Medina.

CM Reddy instructed Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao and Director General of Police B. Shivdhar Reddy to contact the Union Ministry of External Affairs and Saudi Embassy officials, seeking details on the number of Telangana pilgrims involved. He also ordered the provision of necessary assistance without delay.

In response, the state government has established control rooms in Hyderabad and Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist families. Helpline numbers 79979 59754 and 99129 19545 have been activated. Senior officials are coordinating with Indian missions in Saudi Arabia, including the Consulate General in Jeddah and officials in Riyadh, to confirm the involvement of Telangana pilgrims and gather further details.

“Efforts are underway to ascertain the full details of the accident and confirm how many individuals from Telangana were involved,” stated a release from the Chief Minister’s Office.

Officials Vandhana, PS to Resident Commissioner (98719 999044), CH. Chakravarthi, Public Relations Officer (99583 22143) and Rakshith Nail, Liaison Officer (96437 23157) have been entrusted with the responsibility at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi.

The incident has caused widespread concern, and the Telangana government is working to provide support and information to the families of the pilgrims involved.

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