The US government has said it assesses terrorist groups in South Asia may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US facilities, citizens, and interests.
“US citizens should avoid travel to Afghanistan, as no region in the country is immune from violence,” said the US Department of State in a worldwide caution issued on Monday. A number of established terrorist organisations, indigenous sectarian groups, and other militants pose a danger to US citizens in Pakistan, it said.
“Extremist elements are also active in India, as outlined in a recent emergency message,” the message reads.
Terrorists have hit a wide variety of targets and institutions in Bangladesh, it mentioned.
The Travel Warnings are in effect for the following countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
