New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday advised all Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela.

This came after United States' strikes in Caracas and its subsequent capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the operation was carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement.

"In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela. All Indians who are in Venezuela for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements," the advisory read.

It told them to stay in touch with the Embassy of India in Caracas via email at cons.car...