Srinagar, May 4 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was also present at the send-off function.

The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and the well-being of one and all.

"I extend my heartiest greetings and felicitations to pilgrims undertaking the sacred Haj journey. The divine pilgrimage is a call from Almighty and a cherished and life-long dream. The Central government is committed to ensure best possible arrangements for the well-b...