Madinah, Nov. 23 -- A Telangana government delegation on Sunday, November 23, met the only survivor of the Madinah Umrah bus tragedy that claimed 45 lives. The team visited him at a Saudi hospital, where he is receiving treatment for severe burn injuries.

The delegation comprised Minorities Minister Mohammed Azharuddin, Minorities Welfare Secretary B Shafiullah and AIMIM MLA Mohammed Majid Hussain.

They reviewed the survivor Mohammed Abdul Shoeb's medical condition with hospital staff. Hussain was seen encouraging him, telling him to "stay strong" ("himmat se raho") as he struggled with critical injuries.

The visit came a day after the victims were laid to rest on Saturday, November 22, at Jannatul Baqi following funeral prayers at the...