Foreign Office warns in opposition to journey to components of India following lethal explosion
The UK Foreign Office has issued an updated travel warning for India following a deadly explosion at the Red Fort Metro Station in New Delhi.
British nationals are cautioned against travelling to parts of India after a ‘slow-moving’ vehicle exploded in the capital on 10 November, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast near one of the gates of the Red Fort (Lal Qila) metro station. The cause of the explosion remained unclear.
In its most recent update, The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned travellers against visiting certain regions due to heightened security risks.
The advisory warns against all travel within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border, where the Wagah-Attari border crossing remains closed.
The FCDO also advises against all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir – including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of Srinagar and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
However, there are exceptions for air travel to and from the city of Jammu, and travel within the city of Jammu itself.
Those visiting the state of Manipur, including the capital, Imphal, are also advised against all but essential travel.
British nationals are cautioned against travelling to parts of India after a ‘slow-moving’ vehicle exploded in New Delhi on 10 November, killing at least thirteen people and injuring several others
A Mumbai police sniffer dog sniffs bags during a patrol after heightened security following an explosion in New Delhi, at a railway station in Mumbai, India, November 11, 2025
Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard to enforce curfew in Imphal, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur in June, 2023
In parts of Manipur, curfews and restrictions remain in place following violent clashes between ethnic groups dating back to 2023.
For Brits who are currently in these regions, they are advised to follow local authority instructions and stay up to date with local media.
The Foreign Office further warned British citizens travelling to areas under advisory that their travel insurance may become invalidated – and are encouraged to take out comprehensive insurance covering all planned activities and emergencies.
Travellers are also reminded that no travel can be guaranteed as entirely safe, with Brits advised to look at general safety advice and specific guidance for solo, woman, and LGBT+ travellers, as well as those with disabilities.
