(WND)—On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued an alarming updated travel advisory for India, urging American citizens to “exercise increased caution” due to a sharp rise in terrorism, civil unrest and violent crime there.
Designated a Level 2 alert, the advisory specifically highlights violent crime and terrorism occurring in India and notes that rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. And tourists are increasingly the target, especially in major cities and transit hubs, the advisory warning that terrorists attack with little or no warning, striking crowded areas such as tourist sites, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls and government facilities.
The State Department has also placed strict warnings against travel to high-risk regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, central and eastern India where Maoist insurgents commonly operate, as well as the northeastern state of Manipur, which has seen a surge in ethnic violence.
A country too dangerous for Americans, but not for American investment
Despite growing security concerns flagged by the U.S. State Department, India continues to aggressively market itself as a premier global tourism and investment destination, actively promoting a broad range of investment opportunities across infrastructure, hospitality and real estate to overseas investors. During its May 2025 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, India reaffirmed its strategic use of soft power, highlighting tourism as a key pillar of its global influence strategy.
Officials described tourism as an engine to boost economic growth, enhance India’s international stature and generate domestic employment.
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