Another Warden Message

Consulate General of the United States of America

5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Calcutta 700 071, India
August 8, 2006

Dear Wardens and Americans:

Following is a Warden Message concerning BOYCOTT/ROAD CLOSuRES IN ASSAM, which we provide for your information. Thank you.

From:

American Citizen Services
American Consulate General
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata (Calcutta), India 700 071
Phone: (91) (33) 3984-2400
Fax: (91) (33) 2282-2335
E-mail American Citizen Services: CalcuttaACS@state.gov
E-mail Consular Section: consular_calcutta@state.gov
Webpage: http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov

This e-mail is unclassified based on definitions in E.O. 12958

U.S. Consulate General Calcutta

August 8, 2006

WARDEN NOTICE

BOYCOTT/ROAD CLOSuRES IN ASSAM

This warden message is issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Northeastern India, and especially the Indian State of Assam, of insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) call for the boycott of Indian Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The organization has called upon the public in Assam to boycott all official functions. In conjunction with the boycott, ULFA has also declared a statewide road blockade from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. that same day. ULFA, however, will exempt water supply, electricity, milk supply, and health services from the blockade.

In view of the boycott and blockade, and the possibility of violence, Americans are advised to review carefully any plans to visit the Indian State of Assam. Those citizens traveling to Assam are advised to maintain a high level of security vigilance, to be alert and attentive to their surroundings while traveling, and to avoid political rallies and related public gatherings.

Please note that the U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta is closed on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 for India’s Independence Day. The Consulate General remains available for emergency services 24 hours a day. Please visit the Consulate website for more information (details below).

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. citizens may contact American Citizens Services at the Consulate General for further information:

-- The U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta (now often called Kolkata) is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Calcutta, India 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is <http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov>.