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Srinagar, May 16: In a major logistical achievement, the Haj Committee of Ladakh successfully arranged the airlift of 240 Haj pilgrims from Ladakh to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, despite initial delays caused by flight disruptions.
The pilgrims were originally scheduled to depart on May 9 via SpiceJet Flight SG 5109, but unforeseen issues at the Srinagar Embarkation Point caused a delay. Thanks to prompt action by authorities, the pilgrims departed on two alternate SpiceJet flights—SG 5211 and SG 5233—from Srinagar to Delhi, and then onward to Madinah. All pilgrims have safely reached their destination, beginning their sacred journey.
The send-off at Haj House in Srinagar was emotional, with pilgrims from Kargil and Leh districts gathering for prayers and farewells. The flag-off ceremony was led by Mohd Ali Majaz, Chairperson of the Haj Committee of UT Ladakh, along with members Haji Nazir Ahmad and Mirza Hussain. Also present were Dr. Shujat Ahmad, Executive Officer of JK Haj Committee; Haji Ali, Haj Officer of UT Ladakh; and other supporting staff.
Chairperson Majaz expressed sincere thanks to Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs (Haj Division), Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra, Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, and F.A. Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah, for their valuable support. He also acknowledged Shahnavas C, CEO of Haj Committee of India; the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir; DCs and CEOs of LAHDC Kargil and Leh; and security and administrative officials who contributed to the successful coordination.
