Hyderabad: Saudi bus accident updates involving several Telangana pilgrims shocked the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday. Initial information indicated that multiple victims in the tragedy belonged to the state.
Saudi bus accident pushes Telangana administration into rapid action
The Chief Minister instructed officials to verify details about the victims and extend support to their families. Consequently, Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao spoke with the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi and contacted officers in the Ministry of External Affairs. He sought clear information and asked central authorities to assist without delay.
State officials began collecting reports from multiple channels. Moreover, they created a system to pass confirmed updates to families as soon as fresh inputs arrived from Saudi Arabia.
Saudi bus accident leads to dedicated control room in Secretariat
The Chief Secretary announced a special control room at the state Secretariat. Teams in the facility now guide families seeking information or help regarding the tragedy. People can reach the control room through +91 79979 59754 and +91 99129 19545.
Officials reaffirmed that they will monitor developments continuously. Additionally, they plan to coordinate with central agencies until they establish complete clarity on the Saudi bus accident and its impact on Telangana residents.
Hon’ble CM Revanth Reddy Expresses Shock Over Saudi Bus Tragedy; Sets Up Control Room for Assistance
Chief Minister Shri A. @revanth_anumula expressed deep shock over the tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims travelling from Mecca to Madina in Saudi Arabia. Initial… pic.twitter.com/ILT7Xy1o44
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