Pahalgam Terror Attack: After US, UK Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Jammu & Kashmir

Last Updated:April 25, 2025, 22:47 IST

Before UK, the US also issued an updated advisory after the terror attack in Kashmir and asked its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir.

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The United Kingdom on Thursday updated its travel advisory in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that occurred on April 22. In its advisory, UK asked its citizens to avoid travelling within 10 km of India and Pakistan’s border.

“FCDO advises against all travel to the region of Jammu and Kashmir (including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of Srinagar and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway) except for travel by air to and from the city of Jammu, travel within the city of Jammu, travel within the Union Territory of Ladakh," said an official advisory by the Foreign Office (Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office).

“The India-Pakistan border in Gujarat and Rajasthan is unmarked in some areas. Approaching it away from an official crossing point could be dangerous. Where it is unmarked, you could enter Pakistan illegally. There is a continuing threat, towards Indian government targets and civilians including tourists and foreign nationals," it added.

Earlier on Thursday, the US issued an updated advisory after the terror attack in Kashmir and asked its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir and also within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border.

“Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh)," said the advisory.

The travel advisory comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the attack in Kashmir.

Besides these countries, IndiGo Airlines also issued a travel advisory following the closure of airspace.

“Due to airspace closure by Pakistan, a few of our international flights continue to be impacted. Our teams are working diligently to assess the situation and assist impacted customers with the best possible alternatives," IndiGo airlines stated in the travel advisory.

“This sudden announcement is beyond our control and we sincerely regret the disruption it may have caused to your travel plans. If your flight is impacted, we encourage you to visit our website to explore flexible rebooking options or claim a refund as per your preference," they added.

Meanwhile, as many as 26 tourists were killed in the terrorist attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday. India responded to the attack by taking strong measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and cancelling visas of the Pakistani nationals.

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