Srinagar, : As departure of Hajj pilgrims, 2024 commenced from Srinagar international airport today, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Biduri along with IGP Kashmir, V K Birdi today reviewed the departure arrangements for the first batch of Haj pilgrims 2024 of Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo; SSP Budgam, Nikhal Borkar; Director International AirPort and other concerned officers were also present.
On the occasion, Div Com interacted with the pilgrims and conveyed his greetings and best wishes to them.
During the visit, the Div Com also took first-hand appraisal of facilities including availability of clean drinking water, medical facilities, refreshment, volunteer services and traffic management in and outside of airport premises besides immigration check facilities and baggage carrying facilities.
He directed concerned authorities to ensure hassle free departure of all the pilgrims till the conclusion of departure schedule.
Meanwhile, the first group of 642 pilgrims, in two flights i.e., 322 each took-off from Srinagar international airport today for this year’s Hajj, starting the pilgrimage’s transforming journey full of fervor and optimism.
A total of 7008 hajj pilgrims from UT of J&K will be embarking on a holy pilgrimage this year.
The pilgrims gathered at the airport in Srinagar wearing modest white attire as they bid farewell to their loved ones.
Earlier the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat flagged-off Ist batch of Hajj Pilgrims from Bait-ul-Hujjaj (Haj House) Bemina here today.
SSP, Srinagar, Aashish Mishra; Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi; Haj Officer, Irshad Ahmad; members of Haj Committee, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tahir Sajad; District Health Officer, Dr. Rubeena; Block Medical Officer, Dr Sameena and other concerned were present on the occasion to see-off the Haj Pilgrims.
Interacting with the pilgrims, the DC congratulated them for getting the opportunity to perform holy Hajj. He also wished them safe and secure pilgrimage and appealed to them to pray for peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and wellbeing of the people.
The group of pilgrims who left in buses from Hajj House Srinagar will take an international flight to Saudi Arabia from International Airport Srinagar.
Earlier, the DC took stock of the arrangements put in place at Haj House. He also enquired about the facilities being extended to the pilgrims.
