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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 009665 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC IN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT:  INDIA - SECURITY ISSUES 
 
STATE 00009665  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
¶1.  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. 
 
¶2.  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. 
 
¶3.  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. 
 
¶4.  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 
http://travel.state.gov. 
 
¶5.  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- 
 
STATE 00009665  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
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. 
 
¶6.  Minimize considered. 
CLINTON