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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 IndiaPakistan 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 WagahAttari 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.