Bidar woman on Hajj among victims of Saudi bus-tanker accident

BIDAR: An 80-year-old woman from Bidar, identified as Rahmatbee, died in the tragic accident in Saudi Arabia while on a Hajj pilgrimage. She was traveling in a bus that collided with a diesel tanker, which exploded, killing 42 Indian nationals. Another individual, identified as Abdul Ghani Shirahatti, a resident of Ganeshpeth in Hubballi, was also among those dead.

The woman had gone to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage along with her group and was traveling from Mecca to Medina when the accident occurred. The bus was carrying a group of pilgrims when it collided with a diesel tanker, which exploded, causing the deaths of 42 Indian nationals.

The incident has caused immense grief to Rahmat Bee’s family, who are still reeling from the shock. The family members are angry that the Hajj Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, senior Congress leader Rahim Khan, and district-incharge minister Eshwar Khandre did not visit them to offer condolences despite having their residence near the minister’s house.

Bidar DC Shilpa Sharma and SP Pradeep Gunti visited the family on Tuesday.

Rahmat Bee’s family is living in poverty and they are hoping for some financial assistance from the government. The family members are demanding that the government provide them with some compensation to help them cope with the loss. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning the government’s response to the tragedy. The family members are still trying to come to terms with the loss of their loved one and are seeking justice.