TRAVEL ALERT: INDIA

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC IN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: INDIA


1. The Department of State reminds U.S. citizens of the
continued possibility of terrorist attacks throughout
India during the current Indian holiday season, which
includes Hindu, Islamic, and secular holidays as well as
the period surrounding the commemoration of the September
11 terror attacks. The November 2008 attacks in Mumbai
provided a vivid reminder that hotels and other public
places are especially attractive targets for terrorist
groups. U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good
security, maintain a heightened situational awareness and
a low profile. Americans are advised to monitor local
news reports and consider the level of security present
when visiting public places, including religious sites,
or choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and
recreation venues. This Travel Alert expires on October
30, 2009.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. 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 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.
-- 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. The Internet
home page address is http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov.

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on major highways outside the capital.

Travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security
conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the
U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll
line at 1-202-501-4444.


5. Minimize considered.
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