New Delhi, December 20: The United States has advised its citizens in India to "exercise caution" in view of violent protests across the country. In a statement on Friday, it listed out precautions to its citizens staying in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh advising them to "keep a low profile", be aware of your surroundings and follow instructions of local authorities. Citizenship Act Protests in Northeast: US Issues Travel Advisory, Urges Citizens to 'Exercise Caution'.

"US citizens in India should exercise caution in light of continued protests throughout the country in response to the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The government imposed the law that prevents gatherings of four or more people – known as Section 144 – in Uttar Pradesh and according to press reports in parts of New Delhi as well, including the Red Fort. Curfews remain in place in some areas," the US Embassy statement said.

"Curfews remain in place in some areas. Internet, mobile communications services, traffic, and public transport continue to be affected. There are press reports that internet and mobile communications services have been suspended in parts of northeast and southeast Delhi at the direction of the government," the advisory states. Internet Services Restored Across Assam After 10 Days of Shutdown Following Protests Over CAA.

“Avoid areas with demonstrations and civil disturbances, keep a low profile, be aware of your surroundings, monitor local media for updates, review your personal security plans, notify friends and family of your safety, follow the instructions of local authorities,” it added.

Last week, several countries including the United Kingdom, US, Canada, Singapore and Israel, had asked their citizens to "exercise caution" while travelling to Assam and other northeastern states, which have been witnessing anti-citizenship law protests. The Citizenship Act seeks to grant Indian nationality to six non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who faced religious prosecution there.

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