Wellington, Aug 28: New Zealand warned its nationals today of the danger of significant politically motivated violence in India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reissued a travel advisory following bomb blasts earlier this week in Mumbai.

In a statement the ministry said it continued to advise against all travel to Jammu and Kashmir and to the India-Pakistan border. "New Zealanders should take account of the potential for terrorist activity by militant groups, including attacks against national institutions within major cities and at religious sites, festivals, tourist resorts, hotels, and fairs frequented by westerners," the statement said.

"The risk of politically motivated violence elsewhere in India remains significant... We advise anyone travelling to Mumbai to be especially vigilant in public places," the ministry said. Twin car bombs killed 52 people in Mumbai on Monday.

"Travellers throughout India should avoid large public gatherings or demonstrations, especially during festivals," the New Zealand ministry said. "Travellers should be aware too, of attacks on public transport facilities."

Bureau Report