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Srinagar,May 30: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari has criticised the harassment of Kashmiri Hajjis on their return from the pilgrimage
In a post on X , Bukhari sought immediate intervention of the J&K government in the sensitive matter.
He wrote on X, “It is
deeply concerning that Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, who are preparing to return home after completing their sacred pilgrimage, are reportedly being subjected to unnecessary hardship due to the insensitive and non-cooperative approach of the concerned Hajj authorities and airline officials.
These pilgrims state that before departing for Saudi Arabia, they were instructed to reduce their luggage by 15 kilograms. They are now being informed that on the Ahmedabad–Srinagar sector they will be allowed only 5 kg of check-in baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage, while the remaining luggage—up to 30 kg—will be transported separately by road.
This abrupt decision has caused grave concern among the pilgrims, who fear that sacred items, gifts, and perishable goods purchased during their stay in Saudi Arabia could be damaged, lost, or spoiled during transit. Such uncertainty has added needless stress and anguish to their journey.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government must intervene immediately and take up the matter with the Hajj Committee of India and the concerned airline authorities. Pilgrims who have completed a sacred journey deserve dignity, respect, and proper facilitation. They should not be subjected to such avoidable inconvenience and mental anguish.”
