Hyderabad, Nov. 18 -- A Telangana government delegation led by Minorities Minister Mohammed Azharuddin departed for Madinah on Monday night, November 17, to coordinate with Saudi authorities and assist the families of Umrah pilgrims from the state who died in the tragic bus accident near the holy city.

Azharuddin is accompanied by Minorities Welfare Secretary B. Shafiullah and AIMIM legislator Majid Hussain. The team will oversee formalities in Saudi Arabia and ensure that the deceased are buried in accordance with the families' wishes and local procedures.

Around 35 relatives-two from each bereaved family-are scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, November 18. Their visa applications were submitted to the Saudi Consulate, and ...