The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri yesterday called a meeting to review arrangements for the departure of Hajj pilgrims on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina.
The departure of flights shall commence from May 9 while the last flight of pilgrims shall leave on May 25.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, SSP Traffic, SSP Srinagar, SSP Security, Representatives of Div Com Ladakh and Jammu; Executive Officer and Haj Officer of Hajj Committee; MD RTC; Director Health Services Kashmir; Director Airport Authority and Officers of District Administration Srinagar, Customs department, SMC, KPDCL, PHE, PDD, Radio, Doordarshan, BSNL, Spice Jet and other concerned departments.
Addressing the meeting, Div Com directed Director Airport Authority for deputation of adequate staff and installation of machinery including X-ray machines at the Hajj House besides providing other facilities for the pilgrims at the Airport.
He also directed SSP Security for issuance of entry passes for Hajj House while General Manager SRTC was asked to provide SRTC vehicles for transportation of pilgrims from Hajj House Bemina to Airport. Similarly, the Customs and Emigration Department was directed to facilitate pilgrims through Emigration clearance.
Div Com also reviewed Security arrangements, Traffic Management Plan besides health, drinking water and electricity facilities at Hajj House. On the occasion, Div Com emphasised on concerned officers to make advance preparation and ensure all arrangements are put in place for the convenience of pilgrims.
 Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday called a meeting to review arrangements for the departure of Hajj pilgrims on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina){kind=link}