US Edition‘Rape, crime, terrorism’: US advises citizens to exercise ‘increased caution’ on trip to India
- On June 16, the US State Department updated its travel guidance for India, recommending that citizens adopt heightened vigilance due to increased threats of crime and terrorism.
- This advisory followed rising violent crime including rape, persistent terrorist threats, and unrest in specific regions such as Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states.
- The warning highlights high-risk areas including Jammu and Kashmir , the India-Pakistan border, Manipur, Maoist activity zones in central and eastern India, and northeastern states with insurgency.
- It specifies that women should not travel alone, satellite phones or GPS devices are illegal with penalties up to $200,000 or three years imprisonment, and US government employees must obtain prior authorization for travel beyond capital cities in certain states.
- The advisory implies limited US emergency support in rural or conflict areas and recommends travelers follow Indian laws, enroll in safety programs, purchase medical evacuation insurance, and stay informed via official resources.
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U.S. travel advisory warns citizens of crime, rape, terrorism in India, urges ‘increased caution’
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The US State Department has issued a Level-2 travel advisory for India, urging increased caution due to crime and terrorism risks. Specific areas have heightened safety concerns, including warnings about growing violent crimes and terrorism targeting tourist sites.
‘Rape, crime, terrorism’: US advises citizens to exercise ‘increased caution’ on trip to India
In an updated travel advisory for its citizens, the United States has urged those travelling to India to “exercise increased caution” due to heightened risks from crime, terrorism, and sexual violence, including rape, which it notes is among the “fastest-growing crimes in the country”.
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