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US Issues 'Do Not Travel' Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir After Deadly Pahalgam Attack

The advisory follows the April 22 attack that killed 26 tourists, prompting heightened security, evacuations, and diplomatic measures by India.

Indian security officers inspect the site in Pahalgam where militants indiscriminately opened fired at tourists on Tuesday, Pahalgam, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam on April 23, 2025.
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Overview

  • The United States has updated its travel advisory to Level 4, urging citizens to avoid Jammu and Kashmir, except for eastern Ladakh and Leh.
  • The Pahalgam attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, left 26 dead and marks the deadliest incident in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
  • India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and expelled Pakistani military attaches, citing cross-border links to the attack.
  • Airlines have been directed to increase flights, cap fares, and waive fees to assist tourists evacuating from the Kashmir Valley.
  • U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to Jammu and Kashmir, while citizens are advised to remain vigilant and monitor local updates.