Zardari visiting Ajmer amidst tight security

The pilgrim town of Ajmer is all set to receive Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who will pay obeisance at the historic dargah of Sufi mystic Khwaja Moinduddin Chishti on Sunday.

Highly structured security arrangements are in place for the high-profile visit, even as a drill was carried out on Saturday evening.Mr. Zardari, accompanied by a delegation, will arrive at Sanganer airport here from Delhi after his luncheon meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The delegation will leave by helicopters to the Ghooghra helipad on the outskirts of Ajmer and travel a distance of 12 km from there to the 13th century shrine by road.

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Mr. Zardari's son Bilawal are stated to be among the members of the delegation accompanying the President.

The district administration is in touch with the Pakistan High Commission for information on other members of the entourage.



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