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Heightened Threat of Terrorist Attack in Lahore, Pakistan - US Consulate General

© REUTERS / Mohsin RazaSecurity officials gather near the site of an explosion, near vehicles taking part in census, in Lahore, Pakistan, April 5, 2017.
Security officials gather near the site of an explosion, near vehicles taking part in census, in Lahore, Pakistan, April 5, 2017. - Sputnik International
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US citizens should avoid government buildings, tourist areas, religious sites and hotels visited by foreigners in Lahore, Pakistan due to a heightened threat of a terrorist attack, the US Consulate General said in a press release.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The release also noted there is currently a travel warning for all Americans in Pakistan that was issued back in May.

"The US Consulate General Lahore has received indications that there is a heightened threat of a terrorist attack in Lahore," the release stated on Monday. "[G]overnment buildings, tourist areas, religious sites and hotels frequented by foreigners are particularly vulnerable, and may be the targets of a terrorist operation. US citizens are urged to avoid such areas for the immediate future."

US citizens should cancel all non-essential travel to Pakistan, the release added.

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