The bus fire incident on the roads of Saudi Arabia was more than just an accident; it became the final journey for 45 Indian pilgrims of Umrah. Among them, the profound sadness was the loss of 18 members from one family, spanning three generations, leaving their household deeply shattered.
These individuals were traveling from Mecca to Medina. Having completed Umrah, they dreamt of returning home, sharing gifts chosen by the children for their grandparents. However, the moment the bus collided with a diesel tanker, everything turned to ashes within seconds.
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Sheikh Naseeruddin and his wife Akhtar Begum from Musheerabad, Hyderabad, along with their son, two daughters, daughter-in-law... it seemed like the entire family was on the bus. Relatives recall, “They had been preparing for weeks for this journey. They were so happy." Now, the house echoes with only silence and mourning.
Loss of 18 Lives from One Family
Mohammad Aslam, a cousin of the grieving family, tearfully says, “We have lost 18 people... gone in a blink. We demand a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.” His voice quivers, each word laced with pain.
Another family was entirely torn apart by the tragedy—Sabiha Begum, her son Irfan, daughter-in-law Humaira, and their two young children, Hamdan and Izaan. Relatives reminisce, “The children had embarked on their first Umrah… they were so joyful.”
Source: aajtak
Haj Committee Promises Support
Ghulam Afzal Biyabani, Chairman of the Telangana State Haj Committee, stated that though they cannot control private operators, they will extend every possible help to the families. “This is an incredibly tough time. We promise complete information and support. My deepest condolences,” he expressed.
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18 Dreams, 18 Lives, and 18 Stories Turned to Ashes
The glaring question remains: Who is accountable for such a profound tragedy? Was it the bus's fault? The private operator's negligence? The families assert that an investigation is imperative, as 18 dreams, 18 lives, and 18 stories cannot simply vanish without the truth coming to light.
