The Canadian government has instructed its citizens to avoid traveling to Indian states bordering Pakistan due to the 'unprecedented security situation' and 'presence of landmines'.
A travel advisory issued on the Canadian government's website on Tuesday said not to travel to areas within 10 kilometers of the Pakistan border in the states of Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan.
This travel advisory does not include the Wagah border corridor.
The advisory said that any sudden change in the level of tension between Pakistan and India could happen. You may face difficulties while traveling between the two countries. Officials from both countries may question you if they find out that you have traveled to either country recently.
The Canadian government has asked its citizens to exercise caution in India due to the "terror threat" and avoid unnecessary travel due to the presence of Maoist militants in Indian-administered Kashmir, Assam, Manipur and eastern India.
"Several militant and insurgent groups are active in the northeastern states of Assam and Manipur."
The Canadian government has advised women traveling to India that there has been an increase in cases of sexual assault against foreign women, so be careful in public transport, yoga centers, ashrams and other places, including in the cities of Goa and Delhi.
According to Indian TV channel NDTV, New Delhi also issued an advisory to its citizens and students living in Canada on September 23, asking them to be vigilant about rising crime and anti-Indian activities.
