Telangana and Delhi officials open control room after Saudi bus accident involving pilgrims

Hyderabad: Saudi bus accident reports involving Indian pilgrims travelling from Makkah to Madinah created immediate concern for Telangana and Delhi officials. Consequently, they moved quickly to set up a control room and begin coordinated action.

Saudi bus accident pushes Hyderabad, Delhi teams into continuous coordination

Senior officers at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi launched the control room soon after initial alerts reached them. Moreover, they established direct communication with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to collect verified information. They reviewed early inputs, checked passenger details and sought clarity on how many travellers from Telangana were involved.

Teams at the Bhavan also tracked calls from families and documented each request for rapid follow-up. Furthermore, officials focused on ensuring that every update they shared carried full verification. As a result, families received clearer information as developments continued through the day.

Saudi bus accident assistance strengthened through dedicated helplines

The control room now supports relatives seeking information about the tragedy. Officers released the following contact numbers for help:

Smt. Vandhana, PS to Resident Commissioner & Liaison Head – +91 98719 99044
Sri Ch. Chakravarthi, Public Relations Officer – +91 99583 22143
Sri Rakshith Nail, Liaison Officer – +91 96437 23157

Officials also confirmed that they will maintain constant coordination with embassy teams. Additionally, they plan to issue further updates once confirmed information emerges on the Saudi bus accident and its impact on Telangana pilgrims.