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2009-12-09 22:17:00
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Secretary of State
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 126204
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC IN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
STATE 00126204 001.2 OF 002
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 126204
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC IN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
STATE 00126204 001.2 OF 002
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the
possibility of violence as Andhra Pradesh continues to
experience civil unrest. A demonstration is planned for
December 10, and there is the potential that episodic
clashes between the police and protesters will spark
wider unrest in the city of Hyderabad. The Department
recommends that U.S. citizens defer all non-essential
travel to the Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh and
certain parts of Hyderabad (especially the Assembly and
Secretariat, Osmania University, Panjagutta, and Ameerpet
areas). The Telangana Region includes the districts of
Rangareddi, Warangal, Medak, Nizamabad, Karimnagar,
Adilabad, and Khammam. This Travel Alert supplements the
Travel Alert for India dated October 29, 2009, and
expires on December 31, 2009.
2. In the wake of political party Telangana Rashtra
Samithi (TRS) leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao's arrest on
November 29, 2009, and his continuing hunger strike,
there have been numerous reports of civil unrest. These
have mainly taken the form of mob action against stores
and vehicles, and enforced observance of a TRS-called
strike. There have also been repeated clashes between
police and protesters. Government security forces have
been augmented in Hyderabad and in the Telangana region
of Andhra Pradesh.
3. U.S. citizens resident or traveling in Andhra Pradesh
during this period are reminded to maintain a high level
of security awareness at all times and avoid political
rallies, demonstrations, and large crowds of any kind.
U.S. citizens should monitor the situation via media
sources, including TV and radio and via the Internet.
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
website (http://travel.state.gov) 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, U.S.
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."
4. For the latest security information, Americans
traveling abroad should regularly monitor the
Department's Internet website where the current Worldwide
Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts, including
the existing Travel Alert for India, 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
Consulate's website, Embassy's website and also at the
Department's website.
5. U.S. citizens with questions or concerns 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 U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is
located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road,
STATE 00126204 002.2 OF 002
400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350.
-- 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 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 U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah
Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad
500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300.
6. Minimize Considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC IN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
STATE 00126204 001.2 OF 002
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the
possibility of violence as Andhra Pradesh continues to
experience civil unrest. A demonstration is planned for
December 10, and there is the potential that episodic
clashes between the police and protesters will spark
wider unrest in the city of Hyderabad. The Department
recommends that U.S. citizens defer all non-essential
travel to the Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh and
certain parts of Hyderabad (especially the Assembly and
Secretariat, Osmania University, Panjagutta, and Ameerpet
areas). The Telangana Region includes the districts of
Rangareddi, Warangal, Medak, Nizamabad, Karimnagar,
Adilabad, and Khammam. This Travel Alert supplements the
Travel Alert for India dated October 29, 2009, and
expires on December 31, 2009.
2. In the wake of political party Telangana Rashtra
Samithi (TRS) leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao's arrest on
November 29, 2009, and his continuing hunger strike,
there have been numerous reports of civil unrest. These
have mainly taken the form of mob action against stores
and vehicles, and enforced observance of a TRS-called
strike. There have also been repeated clashes between
police and protesters. Government security forces have
been augmented in Hyderabad and in the Telangana region
of Andhra Pradesh.
3. U.S. citizens resident or traveling in Andhra Pradesh
during this period are reminded to maintain a high level
of security awareness at all times and avoid political
rallies, demonstrations, and large crowds of any kind.
U.S. citizens should monitor the situation via media
sources, including TV and radio and via the Internet.
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
website (http://travel.state.gov) 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, U.S.
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."
4. For the latest security information, Americans
traveling abroad should regularly monitor the
Department's Internet website where the current Worldwide
Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts, including
the existing Travel Alert for India, 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
Consulate's website, Embassy's website and also at the
Department's website.
5. U.S. citizens with questions or concerns 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 U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is
located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road,
STATE 00126204 002.2 OF 002
400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350.
-- 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 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 U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah
Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad
500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300.
6. Minimize Considered.
CLINTON