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First batch of J&K Hajj Pilgrims return home

Srinagar, June 17 (UNI) The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Kashmir returned home today, marking the beginning of the arrival of pilgrims from the Union Territory.

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims this evening at the Srinagar International Airport.

The Chief Minister personally welcomed and congratulated the pilgrims on their safe return

He interacted with the Hajj pilgrims and enquired about their experiences and the facilities provided during the pilgrimage.

The pilgrims expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister and appreciated the arrangements made for their comfort and convenience throughout the journey, an official spokesman said.

The Chief Minister expressed his appreciation for the devotion and discipline exhibited by the pilgrims during the course of their spiritual journey.

The first returning batch comprised 178 pilgrims, out of the total 3,606 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who undertook the pilgrimage this year.

The return of this group heralds the start of the arrival phase, which will continue over the coming days.

The government has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a hassle-free arrival experience for the pilgrims. Necessary logistical and transport facilities have been put in place to facilitate their smooth journey from the airport to their respective destinations across Jammu and Kashmir. UNI MJR NST SSP
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