The United States, Britain and several other countries warn citizens to be cautious when traveling to northeastern India, where violent protests are happening.

The US government has temporarily suspended official visits to Assam, northeastern India, the focus of protests against the controversial Bill of Civil Rights (CAB).

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The cars were burned by protesters in the state of Assam on December 14 to protest against a bill to amend civil rights Photo: Reuters.

"US citizens in northeastern states of India should be cautious about news of protests and violence against the ratification of the Bill on Civil Rights. The government has imposed curfew in some Internet and mobile connections may be disrupted. Transportation is also at risk of being affected, "the US government issued a recommendation on December 14.

The US embassy in New Delhi also listed precautions for citizens in northeastern Indian states, asking them to avoid areas with "civil riots and riots".

The British government issued a similar warning, advising citizens not to go to northeastern Indian states for the time being. In the travel advice section regularly updated by the Office of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth (FCO), British citizens have been advised to be cautious when visiting this area.

"The FCO warns against unnecessary trips to Manipur state, except for the Imphal state capital and the Meiti Valley region, including Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao Park and Imphal War Cemetery," they said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore (MFA) also issued a travel warning for northeastern India, advising people coming here to be "alert and cautious".

"Travel conditions are very difficult due to street protests and the cancellation of some flights and trains. Mobile data is also limited in some areas," CNA newspaper of Singapore quoted MFA today. by.

"Due to the ongoing situation, visitors should also keep up to date with the latest local situation information and take all necessary precautions to ensure personal safety, including avoiding areas that are There are crowds gathering, "MFA added.

The Israeli government warns people to completely avoid Assam state due to violent protests. Israeli citizens in Assam are advised to act on the instructions of officials.

Canada also advised citizens to cancel "unnecessary" trips to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland due to the protests.

Demonstrations erupted across northeastern India after the Senate passed the Amendment of Civil Rights bill on December 11. The strongest opposition took place in the tea-growing state of Assam, where anti-illegal immigrants from neighboring Bangladesh have been simmering for decades.

Protesters took to the streets despite a curfew, burned cars, tires and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of soldiers were sent to Assam yesterday to protest the protest.

According to CAB, people of religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be granted citizenship in India, except for Muslims. spear.