Amidst the ongoing violent clashes in Mexico, India has also issued an advisory for its citizens living there. On Sunday (22 February 2026), the Indian Embassy in Mexico City issued a statement advising all Indian citizens to remain alert, take shelter in a safe place and stay away from crowded areas.

The embassy said in a statement released on the social media platform Indian citizens present in these areas have been advised to remain at their places till further notice.

Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico:

There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities),…

— India in Mexico (@IndEmbMexico) February 22, 2026

Some important precautions for Indian citizens

The Indian Embassy has also issued some important precautions for the citizens. In these, it has been said to stay away from areas with law-enforcement activities, keep an eye on the surrounding environment, avoid unnecessary movement, keep taking updates from local media and follow the instructions of the local administration. It is advised to call 911 in case of emergency. Apart from this, people have been asked to stay away from the crowd and keep their family and friends informed about their condition through phone, message or social media. For any assistance or information, Indian citizens can contact the Indian Embassy on +52 55 4847 7539.

Death of notorious drug mafia leader

Violence erupted in Mexico when notorious drug mafia leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes alias El Mencho was killed in an army operation. He was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). According to Mexico’s Defense Ministry, he was seriously injured in the encounter in Jalisco and died while being taken to Mexico City.

CJNG’s spread network

According to reports, CJNG is considered one of the most aggressive and powerful cartels in Mexico, which has also been notorious for attacks on the military. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), CJNG is considered as influential as the Sinaloa Cartel and its network extends to all 50 states of America. In view of the current situation, Indian citizens have been appealed to be extremely cautious and strictly follow the instructions of the Embassy.

Indian students in ran: Today is the fourth day of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. India has taken a big step amidst the continuous bombing and increasing stress. The government has started the process of evacuating Indian citizens and students trapped in Iran. This decision has been taken at a time when thousands of Indians are trapped in difficult situations there and the war is continuously intensifying.

India started withdrawal, first batch reached Armenia
According to government sources, the first batch of Indian citizens reached Armenia border from Iran on Tuesday night. There are about 110 people in this batch, this process has been started after a conversation between the Government of India and Iran.

India sought help for a safe return of about 10,000 students from Iran. The Iranian government agreed to this and said that its airspace is closed, so Indian citizens can go from ground routes to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

Arrangement of special buses made for the evacuation of Indian students
On Monday, the Indian Embassy arranged special buses to take out students from Tehran. All Indian students have been transported to safe areas from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University and Iran University of Medical Sciences. At the same time, students of Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were sent to Kom city from Gate No. 2 (Iranian time) of Welllen University.

On the other hand, the work of sending students to safe places is also going on from Urmia University of Medical Sciences. Also, the Indian embassy is in constant touch with the officials of Shiraz University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and students will be taken out on Tuesday morning.

Indian Embassy issued advisory
The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued an advisory on June 15, asking all Indian citizens and overseas Indians to stay in contact with the embassy, ​​do not get out without need and take updates from the social media platforms of the embassy.

The embassy also stated that he is keeping an eye on the security situation and is in constant touch with the students living in Iran to ensure their safety and assistance.

Iran warns America
Iranian President Masood Pezeskian has given a strong warning to the US. He has said that if the US did not stop Israel, then Iran’s next retaliation will be even more painful.

The statement came on Monday during a telephone conversation with Sultan Hatham bin Ta Tahark of Oman. President Peseskian said that Iran has also shown earlier that it is capable of giving fast and accurate answers. He said, “If this happens again, our answer will be even more harsh.”