India, Jan. 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs released an advisory urging Indians not to travel to Venezuela unless its essential. For those already in the Latin American nation, which was attacked by the US forces in an overnight operation on Satirday, the MEA advised them to restrict their movement and remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas.

"In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela," the MEA said in the advisory.

"All Indians who are in Venezuela for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Caracas through their email id: cons.caracas@mea.gov.in ...