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Singapore Warns Against Travel to Kashmir and Pakistan as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate

The advisory follows military strikes, jet engagements, and rising civilian casualties in the region, urging citizens to prioritize safety.

Singapore's travel advisory comes after India struck nine terror posts in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in an overnight strike on Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor'.
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Overview

  • Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India and to Pakistan due to volatile security conditions.
  • The advisory comes after India's May 7 military strikes under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with Pakistan claiming it shot down five Indian jets.
  • Civilian casualties have been reported on both sides, with Pakistan reporting 26 deaths and 46 injuries, while India reported seven deaths and 35 injuries from cross-border shelling.
  • Singaporeans currently in the region are advised to avoid large gatherings, monitor local news, follow local authorities' instructions, and register with MFA for updates and assistance.
  • Contact information for Singapore's diplomatic missions in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Karachi has been provided for consular support to affected citizens.