Singaporeans are advised to refrain from traveling to Pakistan, and India unnecessarily, due to the escalating tensions between both countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on 27 Feb.
Both countries have always been in conflict over disputed Indian Kashmir. However, the tension had skyrocketed on 14 Feb after a suicide bombing in Kashmir that killed 40 troops.
Meanwhile, flights to Jammu and Kashmir, and various Indian states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, had been canceled. Pakistan airspace and several airports in India had been closed since.
MFA advised all Singaporeans who are in India or Pakistan to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. “Do stay in touch with your family and friends in Singapore so that they know you are safe,” MFA added.
Those who need consular assistance in either countries can contact the following:
Singapore High Commission in New Delhi, India
Address: E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Tel: +91 11 4600 0800 / +91 98102 03595
Email: singhc_del@mfa.sg
Singapore Honorary Consulate-General in Karachi, Pakistan
Address: Lakson Square Building No. 2, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi
Tel: +92 21 3568 6419 / +92 21 3568 5308
Email: singaporecg@cyber.net.pk
24-hour MFA Duty Office
Tel: +65 6379 8800 / +65 6379 8855
Please take note everybody! Don’t anyhow travel there for the time being. Better be safe than sorry.
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