Srinagar, May 09 (KS) : As the departure of Hajj pilgrims 2024 from Srinagar international airport started today, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Biduri IAS along with IGP Kashmir V K Birdi IPS reviewed the departure arrangements for the first batch of Haj pilgrims 2024 of Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport, today.
Deputy commissioner Budgam Akshay Labroo IAS, SSP Budgam Nikhal Borkar IPS , Director International AirPort and other concerned officers were also present.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir interacted with the pilgrims and conveyed his greetings and best wishes to them.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir took stock of facilities including availability of clean drinking water, medical facilities, refreshment, volunteer services, traffic managements in and outside of airport premises, 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 ie, 322 each will take 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.(KS)
