SRINAGAR, April 18 -- Hajj flights from Kashmir with Srinagar embarkation are set to begin today, with 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to depart in 28 flights up to May 5.

Executive Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee, Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, said all arrangements have been finalised to ensure smooth departure of the pilgrims.

Of the total pilgrims, 3,990 will depart through Srinagar embarkation, including 323 pilgrims from Ladakh. The remaining pilgrims will travel through Delhi and Mumbai embarkation points.

Officials said each pilgrim will be provided with a SIM-enabled smartwatch for tracking and coordination during the pilgrimage.

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