The Indian Embassy inMexicohas issued an urgent advisory after violence erupted across Jalisco state following the killing of a top cartel leader. The embassy has advised Indian nationals to take shelter and avoid areas around law enforcement activity. Citizens have also been informed to monitor local updates. Caution has been issued forJalisco, Tamaulipas, and areas of Michoacan, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon. This comes after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, "El Mencho" was killed on Sunday following an operation led by Mexico's military. The military operation has triggered a series of violent events across the state of Jalisco, with cars, trucks, and streets being set on fire.

"Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State should shelter in place until further notice," the advisory read.

According to the embassy, citizens must take the following precautions:

For assistance, please contact the Embassy of India at +52 55 4847 7539.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," longtime boss of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed during a Mexican security operation in Tapalpa, a town of about 20,000 in Jalisco where the group started and has its base. Following his death, unrest spread as cartel members burned vehicles in various states, and federal troops stood guard outside the General Prosecutor's headquarters in Mexico City.

Sayulita, a popular spot for visitors just north of Puerto Vallarta in Nayarit state, felt the impact hard. To reach or leave Sayulita, most people pass through Puerto Vallarta. With roads blocked and chaos spreading, tourists in the region are unable to leave.

Travelers in the area have been asked to follow updates from local authorities, their airlines, embassies, or hotel staff.

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