India, Nov. 18 -- A man from Karnataka's Hubballi was among the victims of the devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia that killed 46 Indian Umrah pilgrims. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Ghani Shirhatti, a resident of Ganeshpeth in Hubballi.

Former minister AM Hindasgeri confirmed Shirhatti's death, noting that he had been working in Saudi Arabia for nearly 28 years, news agency ANI reported.

"It is a matter of deep regret that Abdul Ghani Shirhatti, who had been employed there for so long, went to perform Umrah and unfortunately lost his life in the accident involving the tanker. We pray to Allah to give his family strength and patience," Hindasgeri told ANI.

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