On April 8, 2012, Hyderabad Police imposed a curfew on selected neighborhoods of the Old City (Saidabad and Maanapet) following communal clashes.  Curfews restrict mobility without authorized consent for all visitors and residents throughout the day and evening hours.  According to police and media reports, police have established a curfew in the two neighborhoods of Saidabad and Madanapet and imposed prohibitory orders in the Old City of Hyderabad under Indian Law, Section 144, which bars assembly of more than four persons at one place. This was done after residents of the Charminar neighborhood reportedly smashed buses on hearing about reports of arson in Madanpet and Saidabad (East of Charminar, South of Musi River).

Police said that the situation in the Charminar, anearbypopular area for tourists, was under control, according to media reports. The curfewand prohibitory orders arein place until further notice.  U.S. citizens traveling or residing in these areas are strongly encouraged to monitor local news reports and remain cautious when traveling in these areas or to avoid travel there altogether until the curfewand prohibitory orders are lifted.

U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in theSmart Travelers Enrollment Program (STEP).  U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination.  By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  For further information, please consult theWorldwide Caution and other consular information, includingCountry Specific Information, for specific countries.  These products and the latest international travel information for U.S. citizens are available on theBureau of Consular Affairs website. Follow us onTwitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page onFacebook as well.  You can also download our freeSmart Traveler iPhone app to have travel information at your fingertips.

U.S. citizens with questions or concerns may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further information:

• The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8587.  For after-hours emergencies, please call the 24-hour operator at (+91-11) 2419-8000 and ask for American Citizen Services.
• The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051Phone: (22) 2672-4000.  For after-hours emergencies, please call the 24-hour operator at (+91-22) 2672-4000 and ask for American Citizens Services. If you are calling from within India, but outside Mumbai, first dial 022.
• The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027.  For after-hours emergencies, please call the 24-hour operator at (+91-44) 2857-4000 and ask for American Citizen Services. If you are calling from within India, but outside Chennai, first dial 044-.
• The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335.  For after-hours emergencies, please call our primary hotline cell phone (91) 99030 42956.  If unable to reach the cell phone, please call (91) (33) 3984-2400 and dial “0″ and ask for the Duty Officer.
•  The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. For after-hours emergencies, please call the 24-hour operator at (+91-40) 4033-8300 and ask for American Citizen Services. If you are calling from within India, but outside Hyderabad, first dial 040-.