Shillong, June 24 -- Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong, has termed the Level-2 travel advisory by the US State Department cautioning its citizens against visiting Meghalaya and other northeastern states as "unfortunate".
"It is very unfortunate that such an advisory was issued by the government of the United States of America. I don't know from where they got this report," Tynsong said.
"Let me clarify. As far as Meghalaya is concerned, it is one of the safest places. This has been witnessed not only by people from Meghalaya but throughout India and even globally," he added.
"Meghalaya is in fact the safest place to come, to visit, and to spend holidays," the Deputy Chief Minister said.
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