Avoid Kashmir and Pakistan Border Areas: Canada & UK Issue Strict Travel Warnings to Citizens

International News: In response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, there is increasing tension between India and Pakistan after India demolished 9 terrorist bases under 'Operation Sindoor'. In view of this increasing threat, Canada and Britain have issued a special travel advisory for their citizens, which has been given strict instructions to avoid travel in some sensitive areas of India.

Advisory: stay away from J&K and border areas

The Canadian government has advised to avoid a visit to Jammu and Kashmir (except Ladakh), especially in its advisory, in its advisory.

Advisory has been warned that:

• There is a threat to terrorist attacks.
• Things in Jammu and Kashmir can worsen at any time.

Also, Canada has refused to travel within a 10 -km radius from the Pakistan border in Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan. This decision has been taken here in view of the threat of terrorism and crime.

Also mention of Assam & Manipur

In the Canadian advisory, two northeastern states of Assam and Manipur have also been considered unsafe. It is warned not to travel in view of the state of potential extremism and instability.

Special advice given to those living in Delhi

Canadian citizens living in Delhi have been told in advisory:

• Keep a low profile.
• Avoid crowded areas.
• If possible, travel in the group itself.

Britain's travel advisory: Don't go to Kashmir

Britain has also warned its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir after the Indian AIRRIC on the night of 6 May. The British government has said:

• Citizens should not believe any rumor.
• Take updates related to travel directly from airlines.

What does it mean?

The surgical strike by India and the subsequent diplomatic developments show that India's policy against terrorism has become aggressive. At the same time, the international community is taking this tension seriously and is taking immediate steps to protect its citizens.