Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 13, 2019, SPA -- The Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih bin Taher Benten relieved two Hajj offices managers of their posts after having been found negligent towards pilgrims in their area of responsibility. Following confirmed reports from the field, the order, which was approved by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, was implemented with immediate effect, with the two defendants sent for prosecution. Replacements were soon appointed, the report said. --SPA 21:46 LOCAL TIME 18:46 GMT 0030 www.spa.gov.sa/w1155757