- 4,704 pilgrims to depart till May 5
- Devotees to get SIM-enabled smartwatches
- Hajj House facilities ready
Srinagar, Apr 17: Hajj flights from Kashmir with Srinagar embarkation are set to begin from Saturday, with 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir scheduled to depart in 28 flights till May 5.
Executive Officer of the Hajj Committee, Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that all arrangements have been finalized for the smooth departure of pilgrims for tomorrow.
As already reported by KNO, 3,990 pilgrims will depart through Srinagar embarkation, including 323 from Ladakh, while others will travel through Delhi and Mumbai.
Each pilgrim will be provided a SIM-enabled smartwatch for tracking and coordination during the pilgrimage.
Earlier, officials had said stricter health screening guidelines were implemented this year, while self-cooking facilities have been discontinued and food arrangements will be provided instead.
Due to ongoing repair work at Srinagar airport, flights are operating with reduced passenger capacity, requiring refuelling halts in Delhi before proceeding to Madinah.
Accommodation facilities have also been arranged at Hajj House for pilgrims arriving from far-off districts, including Jammu and Ladakh, ahead of their departures. (KNO)
