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Indian government has asked the Indian pilgrims to refrain themselves from visiting Pakistan as the security of Pakistan is deteriorating at an alarming pace. This statement has been name d by the government in wake of the series of attacks which Pakistan has been facing from the past two weeks.
"The government of India is of the view that it is not advisable for the Indian pilgrims to visit Pakistan in the prevailing situation when frequent terrorist attacks are taking place in Punjab province of Pakistan, where all gurudwaras are situated," said a statement issued by the home ministry.
"Accordingly, the government advises all Indian citizens to avoid undertaking any visit to Pakistan for this purpose, till the security situation in Pakistan improves."
About 200 people have lost their lives in the series of attacks which started with a suicide bombing on Oct 5 at UN World Food Programme in Islamabad.
The brazen attacks have shown a range of tactics and targets. While some have been suicide blasts by attackers on foot or in vehicles, others have involved teams of gunmen staging raids.
