‘Avoid crowded areas’: India issues advisory for citizens amid violent protests in Italy
The Indian embassy in Italy has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid crowded areas following violent protests in Milan over the cost of living. Italian authorities are managing the unrest, which has seen clashes between protesters and police.
Why it matters
It underscores the safety risks for Indian expatriates and tourists amid rising social unrest in Europe linked to economic inflation.
NEW DELHI: India on Monday issued an advisory for its citizens residing in Italy after protests over the rising cost of living broke out into violent clashes in Milan.In a social media post on X, Indian embassy in Italy advised Indian nationals to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas and locations where protests are taking place."There were protests and demonstrations last week in some Italian cities," the embassy said."We advise Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas & locations where protests are taking place and follow local news about such events," it added.It also issued emergency helpline numbers for its embassy in Rome and the consulate general of India in Milan."In case of any emergency, Indian nationals can contact:…
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