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Satellite Phones and GPS Devices Can Land You in Jail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. State Department has warned that carrying satellite phones or GPS tracking devices in India is a criminal offense. Travelers could face up to three years in jail or a fine of $200,000 for violating local laws. The advisory highlights that such items are strictly prohibited and urges travelers to leave them behind to avoid detention or deportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crime and Conflict Zones Marked Off-Limits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In its June 16, 2025 advisory, the U.S. listed several regions as high-risk. These include Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, and areas affected by Maoist insurgency like eastern Maharashtra, northern Telangana, and western West Bengal. Violence in tourist hotspots such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam has also been noted. U.S. government employees now require special clearance to visit many rural districts in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women Advised Not to Travel Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The advisory issued one of its strongest warnings<\/a> to female travelers: do not travel alone in India. It called rape one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country and advised women to stay in groups and avoid isolated locations. American travelers are also cautioned that U.S. assistance in rural or insurgency-prone areas may be limited in emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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