US, UK, and allies urge citizens to avoid J&K after India launches Op Sindoor

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the launch of Operation Sindoor, several Western nations have issued strong travel advisories, urging their citizens to avoid visiting Jammu and Kashmir and the India-Pakistan border regions. The advisories come in the wake of India’s intensified military action aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure across the border and in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK).

Operation Sindoor was launched by Indian armed forces as a direct response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed by The Resistance Front. The offensive has led to heightened alertness across the Line of Control (LoC), pushing global powers to act in caution.

The United States Embassy in New Delhi issued a security alert to its citizens, citing potential for armed conflict and terrorism. The UK Foreign Office has also advised against all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir, including popular destinations like Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Srinagar, and noted the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing. Canada, Australia, and Singapore echoed similar warnings, highlighting risks of civil unrest, violence, and kidnapping.

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to both Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan, stressing on the volatile border situation. Meanwhile, India has tightened security and surveillance in the region, as Operation Sindoor continues to target key terror hubs across the border.