KISHTWAR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav today flagged-off a group of 58 Hajj Pilgrims including 21 Women and 37 Men here from Islamia Faridia Educational & Research Institute.
Additional SP, Kishtwar Pawan Kumar; Imam Sahib Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, Hajj Incharge District Kishtwar Ayaz Ahmed, Principal Islamia Faridia School Mahboob Qazi besides media persons and other concerned were present on the occasion to see-off the Haj Pilgrims.
Interacting with the pilgrims, the DC congratulated them for getting the opportunity to perform holy Hajj. He also wished them safe and secure pilgrimage and appealed to them to pray for peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and wellbeing of the people. The group of pilgrims, who left in buses for Hajj House Srinagar, flew to Saudi Arabia from International Airport Srinagar.
Earlier, the DC took stock of the arrangements put in place for safe and comfortable Journey. He also enquired about the facilities being extended to the pilgrims.
