Srinagar, May 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Centre for additional Hajj flights to clear a backlog of 1,895 pilgrims.

At least seven flights were cancelled between May 7 and 12 because of airport closures amid India-Pakistan hostilities.

"I have taken up with the Government of India the urgent need to arrange additional Haj flights from Srinagar to clear the backlog of 1,895 pilgrims caused by recent flight disruptions. Ensuring a smooth and timely pilgrimage for our pilgrims is the Government's priority," Omar said in a post on X.

Hajj flights resumed from Srinagar airport on May 14.

The flight operations at the Srinagar airport were suspended on May 7 after Operation Sindoor.

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