Srinagar, Feb. 3 -- The numbers, as per the officials, have further dwindled when over 700 pilgrims who applied for the pilgrimage opted to remain 'out' of Hajj 2025.

As per the official details, a total of 4,100 people from Jammu and Kashmir applied for Haj 2025, out of which 3,601 were confirmed in the first list, with 21 more added under the Mahram quota, taking the total number of pilgrims proceeding for Haj to 3,622.

Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, Executive Officer, J&K Haj Committee, confirmed to KNO that all 3,622 selected pilgrims have completed the payment of both the first and second instalments.

The top official said that as per the quota allocation, India has received a total of 1,75,025 slots for Haj 2025, out of which 70% (1,2...