New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The United States Department of State has issued a travel alert for a popular travel destination, warning that terrorists could target crowded spots such tourists places and shopping centres. While the advisory does not indicate a specific target or threat, officials have advised American citizens to exercise heightened caution. The travel alert has been issued for The Maldives.

In its advisory, the United Sates asked the citizens to exercise increased caution in Maldives "due to terrorism." It said that terrorists group may attack with little and no warning, as it listed out the places they could target.

"They may target: Tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets and shopping malls, local government faciliti...