Srinagar, June 18 -- The return of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir officially begins today, with the first batch of 178 pilgrims scheduled to land at Srinagar International Airport at 8:30 PM.Dr. Shujaat Ahmed Qureshi, CEO of the J&K Hajj Committee, said that all airport and administrative arrangements are in place. Immigration and baggage clearance may take about an hour, so families are requested to reach the airport between 9:00 and 9:30 PM to receive pilgrims with dignity.Following the first flight, return operations will pause briefly, with the second batch expected on June 26. Return flights will continue on June 27, 28, and conclude on July 11.Dr. Qureshi confirmed that one woman pilgrim from J&K passed away during Hajj 2025, ...