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Telangana Haj Committee urges pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia to avoid check-in valuables

Telangana State Haj Committee Chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani has issued a warning to pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia: avoid packing valuables in check-in luggage. This advisory comes in response to reports of thefts from the luggage of pilgrims from various regions in India, with arrivals in Telangana set to begin on June 11.

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Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Telangana Haj Committee urges pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia to avoid check-in valuables

Key Takeaways

  • •Pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia have received an urgent warning from the Telangana State Haj Committee (TGSHC) to avoid packing valuables in their check-in luggage.
  • •Chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani issued the advisory on Thursday, citing media and social media reports of theft.
  • •The warning comes ahead of the scheduled arrival of pilgrims from Telangana starting June 11.
  • •Reports indicated that luggage belonging to pilgrims from other parts of India had been opened and items gone missing.

Thousands of pilgrims from Telangana start their return from Saudi Arabia on June 11. State officials worried about safety and belongings.

In response, state’s main Hajj board, led by Chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani, issued stern warning Thursday. Advisory tells returning devotees: don't put valuables in checked bags.

Reports on media,social media describe incidents. Luggage of pilgrims from other parts of India reportedly accessed without permission,belongings vanished.

Chairman Biyabani stressed seriousness of situation . Urged everyone to keep precious items with them at all times. Will this caution be enough…

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