In response to escalating tensions in South Asia following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to India’s Jammu & Kashmir and to Pakistan.
The advisory highlights growing concerns over security volatility in the region, especially along the India-Pakistan border. “In view of the volatile security situation between India and Pakistan, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan,” the MFA said in a public statement.
Singaporean travellers currently in either country have been urged to remain vigilant, stay updated with local developments, and avoid large gatherings. The MFA also advised citizens to eRegister with the ministry for safety and coordination purposes.
“Singaporeans in India and Pakistan are advised to take all necessary precautions for personal safety, including avoiding crowded areas, monitoring local news, following instructions of local authorities, and registering at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg,” the advisory stated.
For those needing assistance, the MFA provided contact details for Singapore’s High Commission in New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai and Mumbai, along with 24-hour emergency contact numbers and email addresses.
This advisory comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a precision military operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead, including one Nepali national.
Amid the continuing ceasefire violations reported along the Line of Control, Indian defence officials confirmed that forces remain on high alert.
Singapore’s call for caution reflects growing international concern over the deteriorating security environment in the region.
