As tensions between India and Pakistan proceed to rise following Operation Sindoor and the lethal Pahalgam terror assault, EaseMyTrip Founder and Chairman Nishant Pitti urged Indian travellers to restrict or defer journey to Turkey and Azerbaijan except essential.
The advisory comes within the wake of diplomatic unease after each Turkey and Azerbaijan publicly prolonged help to Pakistan, a transfer that has drawn criticism from Indian quarters amid the present war-like scenario between the 2 neighbours.
“Following the Pahalgam assault and escalating tensions between India & Pakistan, travellers are urged to remain conscious. As Turkey & Azerbaijan have proven help for Pakistan, we strongly advocate visiting provided that completely essential,” Pitti acknowledged in a publish shared on Thursday.
He added, “Deeply involved by the current developments. At EaseMyTrip, the protection of travellers is our high precedence. We advise all our prospects to train utmost warning and keep up to date on official journey advisories earlier than planning journeys to delicate areas.”
The Pahalgam terror assault on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 people, triggered India’s precision strikes underneath Operation Sindoor focusing on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, Pakistan tried strikes on Indian navy installations, additional intensifying the regional battle.
The Republic of Turkiye and Azerbaijan issued statements on Wednesday denouncing India’s Operation Sindoor in opposition to Pakistan’s terrorist strongholds in response to the April 22 assault on vacationers within the Valley. Because of their solidarity with Pakistan, social media witnessed outrage, with incensed Indians urging for the boycott of each nations.
Turkey supported Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror assault, whereas additionally advising Pakistan to keep away from taking impartial actions.
Turkey’s Ministry of International Affairs acknowledged: “The assault carried out by India final evening (6 Could) raises the chance of an all-out warfare. We condemn such provocative steps in addition to assaults focusing on civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
It additional acknowledged, “We name on the events to train widespread sense and chorus from unilateral actions. We count on that measures will probably be taken to cut back tensions within the area as quickly as attainable and that the mandatory mechanisms, together with within the area of counter-terrorism, will probably be put in place to forestall the recurrence of comparable incidents,” earlier than including, “We additionally help Pakistan’s name for an investigation into the 22 April terrorist assault.”
Azerbaijan additionally confirmed help for the residents of Pakistan and urged India and Pakistan to peacefully resolve their battle by means of diplomatic channels.
“The Republic of Azerbaijan expresses its concern over the additional escalation of rigidity between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. We condemn navy assaults in opposition to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured a number of civilians. Being in solidarity with the folks of Pakistan, we specific condolences to the households of the harmless victims and want a speedy restoration to those that had been injured,” the Ministry of International Affairs, Republic of Azerbaijan, mentioned in a press release.
