Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: New Delhi (India) Attack on Israeli Diplomat

Terrorism

South Central Asia > India > New Delhi

2/13/2012

Indian media report an attack on an Israeli diplomatic vehicle in New Delhi by a motorcycle assailant who attached an explosive device to the vehicle’s rear. The attack occurred around 3:30pm on February 13 in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy, at the Aurangzeb Road and Mustafa Kamal Ataturk intersection. This area is currently blocked by Delhi Police for investigation of the incident.

U.S. citizens traveling or residing in India are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, remain aware of their surroundings, monitor local news reports, avoid crowded places, and take appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.

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Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State 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. For further information, please consult the Worldwide Caution and other consular information, including Country Specific Information, for specific countries. These products and the latest international travel information for U.S. citizens are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well. You can also download our free Smart Traveler iPhone app to have travel information at your fingertips.

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 +91-11-2419-8587. For after-hours emergencies, please call the 24-hour operator at (+91-11) 2419-8000 and ask for American Citizen Services.