Warden Message
TRAVEL ALERT: INDIA - SECURITY ISSUE
January 29, 2010
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to
ongoing security concerns in India. The U.S. government
continues to receive information that terrorist groups
may be planning attacks in India. Terrorists and their
sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and
capability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or
Westerners are known to congregate or visit. This
replaces the Travel Alert dated December 29, 2009, and
expires on April 30, 2010.
The November 2008 attacks in Mumbai provide a vivid
reminder that hotels, markets, and other public places
are especially attractive targets for terrorist groups.
U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good security,
maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low
profile. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news
reports and consider the level of security present when
visiting public places, including religious sites, or
choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and
recreation venues.
U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are
encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or
Consulate through the State Department's travel
registration website
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that
they can obtain updated information on travel and
security. Americans without Internet access may register
directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By
registering, American citizens make it easier for the
Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of
emergency. For additional information, please refer to
"A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans
traveling abroad should regularly monitor the
Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov
where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and
Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on
security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers
outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line
at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
(except U.S. federal holidays). Americans are also
encouraged to read the Country Specific Information for
India, available on the Embassy's website at
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov and also at
U.S. citizens with questions or concerns may contact
the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the
Consulates General for further information:
-- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti
Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11- 2419-8000;
fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page
address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov. For after-
hours emergencies, call 91-11-2419-8000.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is
located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road,
400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-
0350. The Internet home page address is
http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov. For after-hours
emergencies, call 91-22-2363-3611, ext. 0.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-
2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page
address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov. For after-
hours emergencies, call 91-44-2857-4000, 91-44-2811-2000,
or 91-44-2811-2021.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91- 33-3984-
2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page
address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov. For after-hour
emergencies, call 91-99030-42956 (cell) or 91-33-3984-
2400, ext. 0.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah
Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad
500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. The Internet home
page address is http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov. For
after-hours emergencies, call 91-90-0060-4234.