The US State Department has warned the citizens about the increasing threat during the journey in some areas, updating its travel advice for India. This level 2 category states that American citizens traveling in India should take additional precautions keeping in mind the risk of “violent crime and terrorism”.
One of the fastest growing crimes in India
Many serious thoughts have been expressed about India in the latest travel advisory issued by the US State Ministry. Advisory said, rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent offenses, including sexual assault, occur in tourist places and other public places. Along with this, concern has also been expressed about terrorist attacks. In advisory, terrorist attacks can occur anytime, without any prior warning. Terrorists can target tourist places, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls and government complexes.
The latest travel advisory issued by the US for India also states that it will be mandatory for US government employees to take special authorization for some selected rural areas.
American warning over visit to Jammu and Kashmir
The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Ministry for India has been given strict warnings regarding the visit to Jammu and Kashmir region. Advisory clearly stated, do not travel to the region (except for Eastern Ladakh and its capital Leh) because there is a threat of terrorism and civic unrest here. Terrorist attacks and violent clashes may occur.
Violent incidents also occur in tourist destinations of Kashmir Valley like Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. These sites are generally considered peaceful and picturesque, but the advisory states that sudden violence cannot be denied there. Advisory also mentions that the Indian government does not allow foreign tourists to travel in some border areas, especially around the Line of Control (LOC).
Advice to avoid traveling to India-Pakistan border region
The US State Ministry has also issued a warning regarding visit to India-Pakistan border areas in its latest travel advisory. Advisory states that the military presence of the two countries on the border between India and Pakistan is excessive. There is only one official cross -border crossing border for people who are not citizens of India or Pakistan, which is located between Attari (India) and Wagah (Pakistan) in Punjab.
Advice for women alone not traveling
The US State Ministry has also issued some important guidelines for American citizens traveling to India, which have been said to be compulsory or extremely necessary to follow. The US State Ministry has also issued some important guidelines for American citizens traveling to India, which have been said to be compulsory or extremely necessary to follow. Advisory especially women are advised to avoid traveling alone, especially in night or low crowded areas. American citizens have been advised to register in Step (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) before visiting India, so that:
They can meet emergency alerts on time
Government agencies can easily find them in case of crisis
Recommendation to take travel insurance
In the advisory, passengers have also been advised to take Travel Insurance, so that they can get financial security in the event of an accident, disease, theft of goods or canceled.
🇺🇸 US Travel Advisory – Overall Warning for India:
Level 2: Increase Vigilance
Avoid traveling to Jammu and Kashmir, Indo-Pak border, Naxal-affected area and northeastern states
Concern about the safety of women
Keeping satellite phones is illegal
