Overview
- A high-level Indian delegation led by Justice S. Abdul Nazeer is in Madinah to oversee relief alongside the Indian Embassy and Consulate.
- Saudi authorities are conducting DNA identification because most bodies are charred, with no-objection certificates from families required before release.
- Relatives have arrived in Saudi Arabia for DNA sampling, and officials say the bodies will be released in phases once results and paperwork are completed.
- Telangana is facilitating travel and accommodation for two family members per victim and has announced ₹5 lakh in relief for each bereaved family.
- The Telangana government repatriated Hajj Committee in-charge EO Mohammed Safiullah to his parent department after an insensitive remark to families drew outrage.