Avoid Ajmer visit for Urs: Pak to citizens

Pakistan Friday advised its nationals not to participate in the annual Urs at the Sufi shrine in Ajmer after India said it could not ensure their safety and security.

Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay conveyed Indias position during a meeting with the DG of South Asia in Pakistans Foreign Ministry,said a statement issued by the Foreign Office. According to the statement,Baglay said that due to the prevailing security environment in India following recent bilateral incidents,the government of India would not be in a position to ensure the safety and security of Pakistani pilgrims scheduled to visit Ajmer to participate in the annual Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during May 13-23.

The government of India has recommended to the government of Pakistan that the visit of the Zaireen pilgrims to Ajmer Sharif this year may,therefore,be called off, the statement said. Sources said India made the recommendation because of tensions created by the deaths of Sarabjit Singh and Sanaullah Ranjay.