Hyderabad, Dec. 20 -- The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 3,07,25,781 as ex-gratia for the families of victims and seriously injured persons in the Madinah bus accident.

The chief minister has directed the release of the amount from the CM Relief Fund. It will be credited to the Savings Bank Account of the Executive Officer, Telangana Haj Committee.

Madinah bus accident

In the tragic incident that took place on November 17, Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad lost their lives.

The bus in which the pilgrims were traveling from Makkah to the holy city of Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning.

The group had successfully completed their religious rituals in Makkah and was on its journey to visit Madinah when the inc...