One Hyderabadi killed in Mina stampede
Hyderabad, Sept 24 (INN): One woman pilgrim from Hyderabad was killed in the stampede in Mina, on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca, on Thursday.
According to Telangana State Haj Committee, the victim, 60-year-old Bibi Jaan, was injured in the stampede while carrying out a symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina. After performing Haj along with her husband Abdul Majeed and two other relatives, Bibi Jaan had returned to Mina from Muzdalfa. She was admitted to a hospital where she succumbed to injuries. She was a resident of LB Nagar in the city had went for Haj pilgrimage on September 2.
According to SHC Special Officer Prof. S.A.Shukoor, all Khadimul Hujjaj have been put on alert and have been directed to report the status of all pilgrims by visiting all the camps. Three Khadimul Hujjaj have been deputed at the hospitals where injured pilgrims were admitted so as to locate and identify those who went from Hyderabad Embarkation Point.
Meanwhile, the SHC has started a 24x7 helpline with the numbers: 040-23214125 for Telangana, 040-23298793 for Andhra Pradesh pilgrims. Haj Committee of India too has started a helpline at its headquarters in Mumbai with the numbers: 022-22717100/22717102 to provide information about the pilgrims.
Counsel General India reportedly informed the HCI that the stampede took place at "Sharah Jadeed" where pilgrims from African countries were accommodated. The pilgrims from India have been provided accommodation at Sauq-ul-Arab Street and Jawahera Street.
News Posted: 24 September, 2015
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