Three Hyderabadi pilgrims injured in Makkah accident

Three Haj pilgrims from Hyderabad were injured in the accident that occurred in the Hram-e-Shareef in Makkah KSA on Friday evening, informed Prof. S. A. Shukoor, Special Officer of Telangana State Haj Committee.

He said that the pilgrim, Shaik Mujeeb (38), was hospitalized for treatment and his condition is stated to be stable. He is expected to be discharged by tonight. Two more pilgrims, Mohammed Hameed and Anees Khatoon, were also injured and were treated as out-patient. He said that as per the reports received from Haj Committee of India, 15 Indian pilgrims were injured in the accident and were admitted in the local hospitals for treatment. No pilgrim is injured critically, he said. (INN)