Canada updates Indian travel advisory, warns against travelling to Jammu and Kashmir

The government has warned its citizens to avoid all travel plans to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The advisory also pointed out the recent closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing

Hyderabad: The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for India post Pahalgam attack which claimed 26 lives.

The government has warned its citizens to avoid all travel plans to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The advisory also pointed out the recent closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing.

“Avoid all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the unpredictable security situation. There is a threat of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest, and kidnapping,” the official statement read.

The statement further said, ” Violent clashes between militants and security forces occur regularly. Terrorist attacks against security forces have led to civilian casualties. Further attacks could take place at any time. You could find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

“The Indian army has enhanced powers in this territory. Authorities may impose curfews and security restrictions on short notice,” it added.

However, the advisory excluded Ladakh from the risk zone. “The advisory excludes travelling to or within the Union Territory of Ladakh” it said.

The government also issued a similar advisory for its citizens planning to visit Pakistan.