UK Issues India Travel Warning After Red Fort Blast
British officials cite heightened security risks following the Red Fort explosion.
Overview
- Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel within 10 kilometres of the India–Pakistan border.
- Guidance warns against all travel to Jammu and Kashmir, with exceptions for air travel to and movement within the city of Jammu.
- The advisory urges against all but essential travel to Manipur, including Imphal, noting curfews and intermittent violence since 2023.
- The Wagah–Attari border crossing is reported closed following the updated guidance.
- Indian authorities have opened a probe into the Red Fort area blast, registering a UAPA case under sections 16 and 18 after civilians were killed and injured.