Amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions, US issues alert for its citizens in Lahore; asks them to leave or seek shelter-in-place

The alert highlights the growing regional tensions and underscores potential risks to foreign diplomatic missions amid the ongoing conflict escalation.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place if they can't leave the consulate premises.

"Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place. The Consulate has also received initial reports that authorities may be evacuating some areas adjacent to Lahore’s main airport. US citizens who find themselves in an area of active conflict should leave if they can do so safely.  If it is not safe to leave, they should shelter-in-place," read the readout.

The mission stressed that all Americans in Pakistan should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time security updates.

The alert highlights the growing regional tensions and underscores potential risks to foreign diplomatic missions amid the ongoing conflict escalation. US citizens are also advised to have personal evacuation plans that do not depend on government assistance and to seek secure shelter if conflict arises in their vicinity.