Location: Pahalgam, Kashmir, India
Event: On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, with media reporting multiple casualties. Several cities in India remain on high alert as a result of the attack, according to local media.
U.S. citizens are reminded that the Department of State has a “Do Not Travel” advisory for Jammu and Kashmir. The travel advisory can be found on travel.state.gov here, and states:
Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Violence happens sporadically in this area and is common along the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. It also occurs in tourist spots in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government does not allow foreign tourists to visit certain areas along the LOC.
U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travel to Jammu and Kashmir.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy in New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110021
+91-11-2419-8000
ACSND@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra East, Mumbai, 400051
+91 22-2672-4000
MumbaiACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General in Chennai
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle
Chennai 600006
+91-44-2857-4000
ChennaiCS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad
Survey No. 115/1
Financial District, Nanakramguda
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032
+91-40-6932-8000
HydACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata – 700071
West Bengal, India
+91-33-3984-2400
KolkataACS@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
India Country Information
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