The US State Department has issued a sudden level -2 travel warning for India, which urges passengers to “increase caution”. Advisor was released on 16 June “due to crime and terrorism”, saying that the risk in some areas has increased. “Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual harassment, occur at tourist places and other places. Terrorists can attack very rarely or without warnings. They target tourist places, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, government facilities.” “The US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to American citizens in rural areas. Due to the risks, American government employees working in India should receive a special authority to visit these states, “the advisor said. Specifying DOS and Dons, the advisor mentioned that placing a satellite phone or GPS device is illegal in India and resulted in a fine of $ 200,00 or may be a three -year jail time, “don’t travel alone, especially if you are a woman,” said this. Jammu and Kashmir, Indo-Pakistan border, parts of the border, central and eastern India were mentioned for additional precautions as the advisor listed some states, where American government employees should not travel without prior permission if they want to travel beyond the capital cities of these states. Due to the changing nature of danger, American government employees working in India need to obtain permission before traveling in most areas:

Advice is not required if the employees are traveling only to the capital cities of these states, then the advisor said. “The US government employees working in India also need approval to travel to the eastern region of Maharashtra and the eastern region of Madhya Pradesh. US citizens are advised not to cross the Indo-Naple border from the land due to the risk of custody related to immigration and fine,” said this. Special mention was also found in the updated travel advisor in Manipur, North Eastern states.