Minister Mohammed Azharuddin and senior officials closely track the Madinah road accident involving Umrah pilgrims, coordinating updates from Hajj House, Hyderabad.

Senior Telangana leaders, including Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin and Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini, reviewed developments on Sunday related to the road accident involving Umrah pilgrims near Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The monitoring was carried out from Hajj House in Nampally, where officials gathered to track real-time updates and coordinate communication with authorities abroad.

The team remained in constant touch with agencies handling the situation in Saudi Arabia, as families in Hyderabad anxiously awaited verified information. For many residents, particularly those from neighbourhoods with large numbers of Gulf travellers, the accident has heightened concerns over the safety of pilgrimage tour groups during long inter-city journeys.

Officials at Hajj House also focused on ensuring that accurate details reached relatives, emphasising that timely communication is crucial during international emergencies. They are expected to continue coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs as more information becomes available.

Analysis: The swift mobilisation at Hajj House reflects the state’s attempt to reassure families during a sensitive and emotionally charged situation. With thousands of Telangana residents undertaking Umrah every year, this incident serves as a reminder of the need for stronger safety checks and quicker information channels between Saudi authorities and Indian state governments.