Telangana News

Israel warned all its citizens in India, to stay away from the new year celebrations, especially in south west part of the country, citing the threat of attacks.

"We are warning Israeli tourists in India of the possibility of imminent terrorist attacks against western targets and tourists, particularly in the southwest of that country," Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau said.

"We ask to focus on events in the coming days related to the Christian New Year's holiday, placing particular emphasis on beach parties and clubs, where there is a larger concentration of tourists," it said.

"Israeli tourists travelling in India have been asked to stay alert and to pay attention to local media reports and security agencies. Furthermore, families with relatives in India are asked to update them about the travel warning and recommendation," the warning said.

Even in the earlier years, Israel has issued such warnings, especially for Goa, where the beach celebrations are high. But this time, according to sources, the places frequented by large number of western tourists in southern and western parts of India can be the target of a terror attack.