The first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrived back in Kashmir after performing the annual holy pilgrimage, Hajj. Top civil and police officials were present to receive them.
310 pilgrims have arrived back in Srinagar and 650 more are scheduled to arrive till today evening, an official said. The pilgrims were received by senior police and civil officers including Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and IGP Kashmir SP Pani.
Senior Police & Civil officers receiving first batch of Hajjis at Srinagar International Airport early today morning. @JmuKmrPolice @HMOIndia @rajnathsingh @SushmaSwaraj @jandkgovernor @KVijayKumarIPS @spvaid @munirkhan_ips @DC_Budgam pic.twitter.com/pzkqsKho2n
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 28, 2018
Over 10,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir attended Hajj this year.