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.