Govt points safety advisory for Indian nationals in Afghanistan, says scenario harmful

The authorities on Tuesday issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals in Afghanistan within the wake of the current security-related developments within the war-torn nation.

Calling the scenario in a number of provinces of Afghanistan “dangerous”, the advisory stated Indian nationals face the extra threat of being kidnapped by terror outfits.”The security situation in Afghanistan remains dangerous in several provinces. Terror groups operating in Afghanistan have escalated violent activities and carried out a series of complex attacksIndian nationals are not exceptions, and they additionally face a serious threat of kidnapping,” the advisory issued by the Indian Embassy in Kabul stated. The Embassy has suggested Indian nationals residing or travelling to Afghanistan to “exercise utmost vigilance and caution with regard to security at work place, place of residence and also during movement to their places of work”.All Indian nationals arriving in Afghanistan have been requested to register themselves with the Embassy/Consulate on the web site www.eoi.gov.in/kabul or by e mail to paw.kabul@mea.gov.in.Besides this, Indian nationals have been “strongly advised” to keep away from all forms of non-essential actions, particularly throughout peak commuting hours. “While travelling on roads, maintain distance from possible targets like military convoys, vehicles of government ministries/offices, high-ranking officials, law-enforcement agencies, and avoid visiting crowded markets, shopping complexes, mandis, restaurants and other public places,” the advisory states.Indian nationals have additionally been urged to keep away from travelling exterior the principle cities. In case an outstation journey is important, folks ought to favor travelling by way of air as rail and land routes stay weak to terror assaults.The Embassy has additionally “strongly advised” Indian corporations working in Afghanistan to take up crucial safety measures in respect of their Indian staff deployed at challenge websites. Such corporations might contact the Security and Public Affairs Wing of the Indian Embassy to hunt crucial steerage/help.ALSO READ | How the Afghan peace talks influence India, explainedALSO READ | As US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, lawmakers worry darkish future for girls