New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Indian embassy in Mexico issued a "shelter in place" advisory for Indian citizens in certain areas of Mexico impacted by criminal violence and roadblocks following the killing of a senior cartel leader El Mencho by local security forces in US-backed raid.

In case of emergencies, individuals were advised to call 911, while consular assistance could be sought by contacting the Embassy of India in Mexico at +52 55 4847 7539, the embassy said.

"There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State,...