US Embassy in Delhi warned its citizens of increased threat in places frequented by Westerners
Highlights
- US issued has asked its citizens in India to keep high vigilance
- An advisory has been issued by US Embassy for its citizens in India
- It came after reports indicated ISIS desires to attack "targets" in India
The United States today asked its citizens in India to keep high level of vigilance citing reports indicating that terror group ISIS desires to attack "targets" in India.
An advisory issued by the American Embassy in New Delhi warned its citizens of an increased threat in places frequented by Westerners in the country.
"Recent Indian media reports indicate ISIS's desire to attack targets in India. The US Embassy warns of an increased threat to places in India frequented by Westerners, such as religious sites, markets, and festival venues.
"All US citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as detailed in the State Department's Worldwide Caution of September 9, 2016," the advisory said.