The embassy has also issued a checklist of actions that Indian citizens in Mexico must take
Amid the ongoing clashes in Mexico, India also issued a warning to all Indian citizens in the Latin American country on Sunday. According to the statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Mexico City, all Indian citizens in the country have been advised to seek shelter and avoid large crowds.
The statement on the Follow live updates on the violence in Mexico here
The embassy has also issued a checklist of actions that Indian citizens in Mexico must take. These include –
- Avoid areas around law enforcement activity.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Seek shelter and limit unnecessary movements outside your shelter.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the directions of local authorities and in the event of an emergency call 911.
- Avoid crowds.
- Keep your family and friends informed of your location and well-being via phone, text and social media.
Indian citizens in Mexico can contact the Embassy of India at +52 55 4847 7539 for any inquiries. Besides India, the US and Canada have also issued similar warnings.
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Clashes break out in Mexico
Clashes broke out across Mexico after the army carried out an operation that resulted in the killing on Sunday of drug cartel leader El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The Mexican Ministry of Defense stated that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was seriously injured in a shootout in Jalisco and died during an airlift to Mexico City.
According to reports, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known by its Spanish initials CJNG, was known as one of the most aggressive gangs in Mexico due to its attacks on the military.
According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the CJNG is as powerful as the Sinaloa Cartel, one of Mexico’s most notorious criminal groups, with a presence in all 50 states.
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