New Delhi, April 24 -- The US issued 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the deadly attack on Pahalgam that killed at least 26 people on Tuesday.

In a press release on Wednesday, the US Embassy New Delhi said, "US citizens are reminded that the Department of State has a 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir.

The travel advisory states, "Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh)."

"Violence happens sporadically in this area and is common along the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. It also occurs in tourist spots in the Ka...