In a blow to India, US state department issues new terrorism alert advisory for India

[Rollno21]

Any such travel advisory for Pakistan ?

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Pakistan Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory
February 13, 2019
Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
OT
Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do not travel to:

• Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to terrorism.
• The Azad Kashmir area due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so.

Terrorist attacks continue to happen across Pakistan, with most occurring in Balochistan and KPK, including the former FATA. Large-scale terrorist attacks have resulted in hundreds of casualties over the last several years.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Pakistan due to the security environment. Travel by U.S. government personnel within Pakistan is restricted, and additional restrictions on movements by U.S. government personnel outside of U.S. diplomatic facilities may occur at any time, depending on local circumstances and security conditions, which can change suddenly.

The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar is unable to provide any consular services to U.S. citizens.

Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or near Pakistan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Pakistan:

• Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
• Remain aware of your surroundings and local events.
• Vary travel routes and timing, especially for routine trips.
• Minimize the duration of trips to public markets, restaurants, government and military institutions, and other locations.
• Minimize the number of U.S./Western nationals congregating in any one location at any time.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Pakistan.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Balochistan Province

Do not travel to Balochistan province. Active terrorist groups, an active separatist movement, sectarian conflicts, and deadly terrorist attacks against civilians, government offices, and security forces destabilize the province, including all major cities.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

KPK Province, including the former FATA

Do not travel to KPK province, which includes the former FATA. Active terrorist and insurgent groups conduct attacks against civilians, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government offices, and security forces. These groups historically have not discriminated between government officials and civilians. Assassination and kidnapping attempts are common, including the targeting of polio eradication teams.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Azad Kashmir

Do not travel to the Azad Kashmir area. Militant groups are known to operate in the area. The threat of armed conflict between India and Pakistan remains. Indian and Pakistani military forces periodically exchange fire across the Line of Control (LoC).

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

India-Pakistan Border

India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official Pakistan-India border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the province of Punjab between Wagah, Pakistan, and Atari, India. Travelers are advised to confirm the status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. An Indian visa is required to enter India, and no visa services are available at the border.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

 

[Crystal-Clear]

India has many Jihadi Islamic organisation. They are failed to tackle it. Even it is difficult to count in numbers such as indian mujaheedin,
Islami Inqilabi Mahaz,
Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA),
Students Islamic Movement of India, Islamic state of Iraq and lavient,
Al'badr,
Al-umar-Mujahideen ,
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen,
Dukhtaran-e-Millat,
Deendar Anjuman

India is not safe country to visit.

you forget
rss
bjp
kerni sena
shiv sena
vhp
bhajrangdal etc.

 

[GumNaam]

 

[Yaseen1]

India economy will collapse soon and their end is near

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

We can make fun of Modi but he speak from heart, crying for india.

He is true indian patriot.

 

[Trango Towers]

India economy will collapse soon and their end is near

With so many insurgencies and the rise of extremism in india it wouldnt surprise me if we have several countries being created

 

[GumNaam]

We can make fun of Modi but he speak from heart, crying for india.

He is true indian patriot.

big whoop. hitler was a true german patriot and we all know how he ended up now don't we?

 

[Skyliner]

They know Modi is going to spill blood to win elections, and US dosen't want it citizens to get caught in it.

 

[CrazyZ]

Funny thing I heard the USA issued a travel warning to Pakistan one day before the Pulwama attack, specifically mentioned threat of attack in Kashmir. They must have been tipped off by the attack orchestrator, Afghan NDS, or were in on it themselves. There many unanswered questions about Pulwama. Modi just exploited Indian biases to point the finger on Pakistan.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

big whoop. hitler was a true german patriot and we all know how he ended up now don't we?

Musharaf is patriotic Pakistani and true Muslim , Did it stop him operation on Lal masjid? including students & female ninjas which we burnt them alive using chemical & other weapons in operation ? It's all about country interest than personal gains.

 

[GumNaam]

Musharaf is patriotic Pakistani and true Muslim , Did it stop him operation on Lal masjid? including students & female ninjas which we burnt them alive using chemical & other weapons in operation ? It's all about country interest than personal gains.

Musharraf is a true Muslim?

 

[Leishangthem]

Northeastern States

Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast.

U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

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It would have been better if NE was not lumped altogether with mainland India.
Unlike mainland India,
NE is like the safest place for women on earth;
No risk of mobbing or burglary ;
The people are highly civil in conduct and kind to foreigners;

NE is nothing like mainland India.The culture,the people and even the religious faith are completely different.

NE is extremely safe ,the violence is committed not from the NE people's side ,if you understand what I mean
And the militant sect only act against GOI and their shills not innocent foreigners or locals.

 

[Longhorn]

We can make fun of Modi but he speak from heart, crying for india.

He is true indian patriot.

He's a good actor.
General Zia pulled the same trick.
Using emotions to get sympathy.
It's a charlatan's trick.
Never believe a sniffler.

 

[Comfortably Numb]

In a blow to India, US state department issues new terrorism alert advisory for India
12 Mar, 2019

NEW DELHI - The US State Department has updated a travel advisory for its citizens travelling to India due to "crime and terrorism".

Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk, the travel advisory link read.


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"Do not travel to: The state of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest. Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict," it added.

The State Department warned that Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India . Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations, it said.

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"Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities," it continued.

"If you decide to travel to India ... Do not travel alone, particularly if you are a woman," the statement read linking to a guide for women travelers.


India Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory
March 8, 2019
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
OUTC
Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do not travel to:

• The state of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest.
• Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict.

Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in rural areas from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.

If you decide to travel to India:

• Do not travel alone, particularly if you are a woman. Visit our website for Women Travelers.
• Review your personal security plans, and remain alert to your surroundings.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for India.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

State of Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Avoid all travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Sporadic violence occurs particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan, and in tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government prohibits foreign tourists from visiting certain areas along the LOC.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

India-Pakistan Border

India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official India-Pakistan border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the state of Punjab between Atari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open, but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only U.S. citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise apply for a Pakistani visa in your country of residence before traveling to India.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Northeastern States

Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast.

U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Central and East India

Maoist extremist groups, or “Naxalites,” are active in a large swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Naxalites have conducted frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials.

Due to the fluid nature of the threat, all U.S. government travelers to states with Naxalite activity must receive special authorization from the U.S. consulate responsible for the area to be visited. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.

India will isolate US now

 

[Republic]

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Pakistan Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory
February 13, 2019
Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
OT
Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do not travel to:

• Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to terrorism.
• The Azad Kashmir area due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so.

Terrorist attacks continue to happen across Pakistan, with most occurring in Balochistan and KPK, including the former FATA. Large-scale terrorist attacks have resulted in hundreds of casualties over the last several years.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Pakistan due to the security environment. Travel by U.S. government personnel within Pakistan is restricted, and additional restrictions on movements by U.S. government personnel outside of U.S. diplomatic facilities may occur at any time, depending on local circumstances and security conditions, which can change suddenly.

The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar is unable to provide any consular services to U.S. citizens.

Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or near Pakistan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Pakistan:

• Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
• Remain aware of your surroundings and local events.
• Vary travel routes and timing, especially for routine trips.
• Minimize the duration of trips to public markets, restaurants, government and military institutions, and other locations.
• Minimize the number of U.S./Western nationals congregating in any one location at any time.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Pakistan.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Balochistan Province

Do not travel to Balochistan province. Active terrorist groups, an active separatist movement, sectarian conflicts, and deadly terrorist attacks against civilians, government offices, and security forces destabilize the province, including all major cities.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

KPK Province, including the former FATA

Do not travel to KPK province, which includes the former FATA. Active terrorist and insurgent groups conduct attacks against civilians, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government offices, and security forces. These groups historically have not discriminated between government officials and civilians. Assassination and kidnapping attempts are common, including the targeting of polio eradication teams.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Azad Kashmir

Do not travel to the Azad Kashmir area. Militant groups are known to operate in the area. The threat of armed conflict between India and Pakistan remains. Indian and Pakistani military forces periodically exchange fire across the Line of Control (LoC).

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

India-Pakistan Border

India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official Pakistan-India border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the province of Punjab between Wagah, Pakistan, and Atari, India. Travelers are advised to confirm the status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. An Indian visa is required to enter India, and no visa services are available at the border.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Wow ! Such a sweet encouragement and level 3 motivation for traveling to Pakistan.
Such nice wording in favour of Pakistan.
As an Indian I am getting really zealous.