US issues latest India travel advisory with warnings about solo women travellers, conflict and crime
US updates travel advice for India with new warnings
- The US State Department updated its travel advisory for India, maintaining a Level 2 classification but escalating warnings for various risks.
- New do not travel directives were issued for Manipur due to ongoing ethnic violence and for land border crossings from Nepal due to immigration issues.
- The advisory emphasises increased risks of violent crime, sexual violence, and potential terrorist attacks, especially for solo female travelers and in public venues.
- Warnings for northeastern states and the Jammu and Kashmir region, excluding Leh and eastern Ladakh, were strengthened or reiterated, reflecting recent incidents like the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
- Other retained cautions include prohibitions on satellite phones and GPS devices, risks in Maoist insurgency areas, and a continued warning about sexual violence.