United States Consulate General Hyderabad, India
Security Alert for U.S. Citizens:
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Election Awareness
(December 01, 2020)
Location: Hyderabad
Event: The city of Hyderabad is holding municipal elections on December 01, 2020 with results expected on/about December 04, 2020. Large gatherings, road closures, and unrest may occur spontaneously throughout the week, including next weekend. Expect a considerable rise in local police presence, street noise, traffic, and congestion.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid government offices, schools, and colleges in residential areas as they might have been identified as polling stations. The area around each polling station is considered a prohibited zone for the non-voting public. Expect increased security at polling stations.
- Expect some congestion and even road closures, along with the possibility of vehicle checkpoints and searches conducted by local police.
ï Practice personal security awareness.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
ï Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
Assistance:
ï U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021
telephone: +91-11-2419-8000
ï U.S. Consulate General Mumbai (Bombay)
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
telephone: +91-22-2672-4000
ï U.S. Consulate General Chennai (Madras)
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
telephone: +91-44-2857-4000
ï U.S. Consulate General Kolkata (Calcutta)
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071
telephone: +91-33-3984-2400.
ï U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500003
telephone: +91-40-4033-8300.
ï State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
ï India Travel Advisory and Country Page
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