Canada, on Tuesday, again sparked a major row by updating its travel advisory, wherein it advised its citizens to avoid travelling to several regions including Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Manipur.
"Exercise a high degree of caution while travelling to India. Exercise a high degree of caution in India due to the threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country," reads the message published on the Canadian website.
Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Assam are in focus
"The security situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is tense. There are high risks of violent protests, civil unrest and acts of terrorism and militancy. Violent clashes between militants and security forces occur regularly. Terrorist attacks against security forces have led to civilian casualties," read the message.
"Several extremist and insurgent groups are active in the northeastern states of Assam and Manipur. They regularly target local government and security forces and may use various criminal activities to finance their activities. Ethnic tensions in the State can also lead to conflict and civil unrest," it added.
The travel advisory from the Canadian side came a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India's involvement in the killing of separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was killed by two unidentified men in June this year.
Although India called the allegations "absurd" and "baseless", both sides have expelled its diplomats from the national capitals.
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