Australian govt cautioned travellers to visit violence-hit Manipur

Sydney: The Australian government has warned travelers from the country to India against visiting the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur.

This warning has been published by the Australian Government on its official website https://www.smartraveller.gov.au.
The Australian government has informed travelers from the country to India that “curfews and restrictions remain in place in parts of Manipur following violent protests, which have resulted in casualties”.

It said: “Security agencies have increased their presence in the region. Mobile internet services remain suspended and transport services are affected.
“Further restrictions may be imposed at short notice,” the Australian government added.
The Australian government also advised its citizens in Manipur to “avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings, follow the advice of local authorities, take official warnings seriously and monitor local media for updates”.

“We advise: exercise extreme caution in India as a whole due to the high risk of terrorist activity, civil unrest and crime,” the Australian government said in its website.
It may be noted that the state of Manipur has been on the boil since May 3 following clashes between two communities and subsequent large-scale violence.

More than 100 people have lost their lives and thousands have been displaced as a result of the clashes and subsequent violence in the state.