U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TRAVEL ALERT: BHARAT aka INDIA

Wednesday December 24, 2008

Travel Alert

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs

This information is current as of today, Wed Dec 24 2008
22:50:09 GMT-1000 (Hawaiian Standard Time).

India

December 24, 2008

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a
high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S.
citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a
high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to
increase their security awareness, especially during the
end-of-year holidays until India’s Republic Day, January
26. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2009 and
replaces that issued on December 19 to provide updated
information regarding the security situation.

The November 26 terrorist attack in Mumbai was carried out
at venues frequented by Americans. That attack killed 170
persons (including six Americans and 16 other non-Indians)
and injured 300. Future attacks may also target public
places frequented by Westerners, including in large cities
and tourist areas. In response to perceived threats of
terror attacks there, the Government of Goa has restricted
beach parties and other large outdoor gatherings from
December 23 to January 5.

The U.S. Mission is concerned that increased political
tension between Pakistan and India may further complicate
travel in areas near their already-sensitive border. In
addition, the Department of Defense has increased its
security requirements for all its employees visiting India.

Because of the number and diversity of terror attacks in
India during the past two years, Americans in India should
be vigilant about security at all times. They should
monitor local news, vary their routes and times, and
consider the level of security when visiting public places,
such as religious sites, hotels, restaurants, or
entertainment and recreation venues. U.S. citizens should
keep a low profile, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and
maintain valid travel documents. Finally, travelers should
plan on added time to account for increased security,
especially at hotels and airports.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet
web site at

http://travel.state.gov

where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and
Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on
security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers
outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line
at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
(except U.S. federal holidays). Americans are also
encouraged to read the Country Specific Information for
India, available on the Embassy's website at

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov

and also at

http://travel.state.gov

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to
register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through
the State Department's travel registration web site at

https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/

so that they can obtain updated information on travel and
security. Americans without Internet access may register
directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By
registering, American citizens make it easier for the
Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip
Abroad" found at

http://travel.state.gov

U.S. citizens may contact the American Citizens Services
Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further
information:

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path,
Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-
11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page address is

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at
Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone
+91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350. The Internet home
page address is

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov

The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220
Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-
4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page address
is

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov

The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1
Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax
+91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is

http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov

This site is managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs,
U.S. Department of State. External links to other Internet
sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the
views contained therein.

Source -

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c.../pa_4398.html#

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