Guwahati, June 22 -- The United States advises its citizens to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to India, citing prevalent concerns over crime and terrorism.

This Level 2 travel advisory highlights the potential for violent crime, including sexual assault at tourist locations, and the risk of terrorist attacks that can occur with little to no warning, targeting public areas like transportation hubs, markets, and government facilities.

Within this broader advisory, Manipur stands out as a particular area of concern.

The U.S. State Department explicitly advises Americans not to travel to Manipur due to the ongoing threat of violence and crime.

The state continues to grapple with extensive ethnic-based conflict, primarily betw...