Wed Nov 19 23:18:59 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewrite as a news article:
Summary:
A high-level Indian delegation, led by Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, arrived in Madina, Saudi Arabia on November 19, 2025, to provide assistance and oversee relief measures following a tragic bus accident that killed several Indian Umrah pilgrims. The delegation includes Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA) of the Ministry of External Affairs. The delegation will coordinate with Saudi authorities and participate in the last rites of the deceased. The accident, which involved a bus carrying over 40 Indian pilgrims colliding with an oil tanker, occurred near Madina on November 17, 2025. The Indian government is working to identify the remains and facilitate travel for the families of the victims.
News Article:
Indian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Aid Pilgrims After Deadly Bus Crash
Madina, Saudi Arabia – November 20, 2025 – A high-level Indian government delegation arrived in Madina yesterday to assist with relief efforts and oversee support for the victims and families affected by a tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of several Indian Umrah pilgrims. The delegation is led by Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and includes Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA) of the Ministry of External Affairs.
The arrival follows a horrific accident on Monday, November 17, in which a bus carrying over 40 Indian pilgrims collided with an oil tanker near the holy city of Madina. The bus was en route from Mecca. Early reports indicate that most of the deceased are Indian nationals, primarily from the state of Telangana.
“The Governor is leading an Indian delegation to Saudi Arabia following the tragic bus accident in Madina involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, in order to render fullest assistance and oversee relief measures,” the Indian Embassy in Riyadh stated in a social media post.
The delegation was received by Indian Ambassador Suhel Khan, Consulate General of India in Jeddah Fahad Suri, and Saudi Foreign Ministry officials. They will be working closely with Saudi authorities to coordinate relief efforts, identify the victims, and facilitate the repatriation of remains. The delegation is also expected to participate in the funeral rites for the deceased.
The Indian government is also assisting families of the victims with travel arrangements to Saudi Arabia. The Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah are working to expedite the identification process.
The incident has sent shockwaves through India, particularly in Telangana, from where many of the pilgrims originated.
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