Travel agency abandons pilgrims in Madina
The New Indian Express Mangaluru|January 05, 2025
A GROUP of 172 pilgrims from various parts of Dakshina Kannada district, who had travelled for the Mecca-Madina pilgrimage, were left stranded by the travel agency in Madinah.
Express News Service @Mangaluru

With the help of his friends, former legislator Mohiuddin Bava ensured the safe return of these stranded pilgrims to their homeland.

Talking to reporters, Bava said Muhammadiya Travel Agency of Kabaka had taken 172 individuals on an Umrah pilgrimage 17 days ago. They were first taken to the holy city of Mecca and then to Madinah. However, after dropping the pilgrims in Madinah, the agency persons fled to India, leaving the passengers stranded, and in a state of confusion.

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