Srinagar, June 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims at the Srinagar airport on Tuesday night, following their return.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, 164 pilgrims, including 81 women and 83 men, returned following their sacred Hajj 2025 journey to Jaipur. The pilgrims, who completed the Hajj pilgrimage, were welcomed by officials, members of the Rajasthan State Hajj Committee, and family members.

This first flight arrived from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is part of 17 flights scheduled to bring back pilgrims until June 29. Each flight has a capacity of 165 passengers.

While speaking to ANI, Fattu Khan, from Alwar, a pilgrim expressed satisfaction, stating, "It was very good, it was excelle...