The US state department issued a level2 travel advisory for India, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to rising concerns over crime and terrorism. Specific warnings were highlighted for six states, including Telangana, Maharashtra , West Bengal , and Odisha , alongside Bihar , Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya . The advisory cites incidents of violence, rape, and terrorist activities, particularly in rural areas, as key reasons for the alert.
Travelers, especially women, are advised against solo travel, with the U.S. government noting limited emergency assistance capabilities in regions stretching from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana to western West Bengal. U.S. government employees require prior approval to travel outside the capital cities of the mentioned states. Additional high-risk areas include Jammu and Kashmir,Manipur, and parts of central and eastern India.
The advisory has sparked discussions on safety and tourism in India, with some viewing it as a diplomatic signal to address regional security challenges. Local authorities in Odisha and West Bengal have been urged to strengthen law enforcement to reassure international visitors. Reasons for Telangana’s Inclusion in U.S.
Travel Advisory Telangana was included in the U.S. State Department’s Level-2 travel advisory for India, issued on June 16, 2025, due to concerns over crime and terrorism, particularly in northern parts of the state. The advisory highlights the following reasons :Naxalite activity : Northern Telangana, bordering states like Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, is affected by extremist groups such as the CPI (Maoist) known as Naxalites. These groups have conducted sporadic terrorist attacks targeting local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials in rural areas, posing risks to safety.
