New Delhi, May 8 -- The United States has urged its citizens in Lahore to either leave the city or shelter-in-place following reports of "drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions."

In a statement, the US Consulate General in Lahore confirmed that all consulate personnel have been ordered to shelter-in-place. "Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place," it said.

The advisory asked US citizens to have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance, keep travel documents up to date and accessible, and monitor local media. "US citizens who find thems...