Srinagar, Sep 23 (KNS): With the first batch of pilgrims to return from Saudi Arabia on tomorrow after performing Hajj, Minister of State for Hajj & Auqaf, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi today directed the officers for ensuring adequate arrangements to facilitate their hassle-free arrival and subsequent smooth journey to their respective destinations.
The Minister has also issued these directions to all Deputy Commissioner’s of Kashmir Division, Police, Commissioner SMC, and Chief Engineers of PHE & PDD, Director, Health Services, Kashmir, GM SRTC and officials of State Hajj Committee.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Minister was informed that return Hajj flights from Saudi Arabia to Srinagar will operate from September 24 to October 3, 2016 with two daily flights.
Andrabi stressed the officers that adequate facilities including provision of accommodation, boarding and lodging, uninterrupted electricity, safe drinking water, sanitation in & around Hajj house and better transport facilities from Airport to Hajj house and to their destinations should be provided to all Hajj pilgrims at the Airport including for those from Jammu Division and Ladakh regions.