Srinagar, May 31 -- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sunday expressed serious concern over the difficulties being faced by Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, following reports that airlines have curtailed baggage allowances and informed pilgrims that their luggage would be transported separately by road from Ahmedabad.

In a statement Dr. Farooq said he was deeply disturbed by reports that Hajj pilgrims travelling from Jeddah to Srinagar were being subjected to immigration and customs clearance procedures at Ahmedabad and were being asked to send their luggage separately by road. He noted that the same baggage had been permitted during their departure journey and that they have already paid for th...