India's Paris embassy warns citizens to stay alert amid French protests and curfews

Indian embassy in Paris has cautioned Indian residents and visitors in France to stay alert after recent protests and curfew measures were introduced in several cities.

Advisory in France

The mission posted on X that people should avoid large crowds and any locations where demonstrations are taking place. It asked Indians to follow instructions from French police and local authorities and to keep an eye on possible disruptions to public transport. For emergencies, the embassy listed the phone number +33 6 48 34 00 63 and the email cons.paris@mea.gov.in.

Earlier Italy advisory

A similar warning was released earlier in the week by the Indian embassy in Rome after demonstrations erupted in multiple Italian cities over the rising cost of living. That notice urged Indians to steer clear of crowded areas, stay updated through local news, and provided emergency contacts for the embassy in Rome (+39 331 614 2085) and the consulate in Milan (+39 388 164 7527).

Context

Embassies often issue such alerts when civil unrest threatens the safety of their nationals abroad. The notices give clear steps to reduce risk and provide direct lines for consular help, helping Indians overseas navigate rapidly changing situations.