Canada advises its citizens not to travel Assam and Manipur

Imphal: The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid travelling to the Northeast states of Assam and Manipur in India.

The Canadian government has asked its citizens not to travel to Assam and Manipur “due to the risk of terrorism and insurgency”.

“Avoid non-essential travel to the following states due to the risk of terrorism and insurgency: Assam, Manipur,” the Canadian government said in its website.

“Several extremist and insurgent groups are active in the northeastern states of Assam and Manipur,” the Canadian government said on its website.
It added: “They regularly target local government and security forces and may use various criminal activities to finance their activities.”

Furthermore, referring to ethnic clashes and widespread violence in the state of Manipur, the Canadian government said: “Ethnic tensions in the state may also lead to conflict and civil unrest.”
It has also asked Canadian citizens to “exercise extreme caution” when traveling to India, saying there is a “threat of terrorist attacks across the country”.
“There is a threat of terrorism in India, particularly: the central region of Jammu and Kashmir, the state of Manipur, the state of Assam, areas of eastern India where Naxalites groups are active,” the Canadian government said.

In the website, the Government of Canada has dedicated a separate section for the northeastern state of Manipur which is as follows:
Protests in Manipur

Violent protests have been going on since May 3, 2023 in the state of Manipur, resulting in deaths. Traffic and public transport have been disrupted due to the protest. A curfew has been imposed in several districts and mobile and internet services may be limited.
If you are in Manipur:

Monitor local media for the latest information.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Be prepared to modify your plans in case of disruptions
Better security measures and an increased police presence are expected.