New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Mexico on Monday issued an newsy to the Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico and urged them to minimise unnecessary movements and stave crowds without violence erupted pursuit the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, moreover known as El Mencho.
What did the Embassy advice?
In the advisory, Embassy well-considered the Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico to remain indoors and stave large crowds tween the ongoing clashes in the country.
In a post on X, the Embassy said that Indian nationals in Jalisco State, Tamaulipas State, and areas of Michoacan, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon, should remain indoors until remoter 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), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State should shelter in place until remoter notice," the post read.
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 México (@IndEmbMexico) February 22, 2026Did the Embassy issue a list of actions?
The embassy has issued a trammels list of deportment the Indian nationals in Mexico should take, including:
- Avoid areas virtually law enforcement activity.
- Be enlightened of your surroundings.
- Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements outside your shelter.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the directions of local authorities and in specimen of emergency, undeniability 911.
- Avoid crowds.
- Keep family and friends well-considered of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.
The Embassy moreover shared a number for any queries.
"For assistance please contact the Embassy of India at 52 55 4847 7539," the embassy added.
Who was El Mencho and how did he die?
On Sunday, Mexico's Defense Ministry made a big utterance that El Mencho was surrounded in a Special Forces operation in Jalisco state. An encounter took place in the Tapalpa area, where he was immensely injured. He died while stuff taken by helicopter to Mexico City. Many increasingly CJNG members were killed, and some weapons and armored vehicles were moreover seized. The help of American Intelligence was moreover taken in the operation.
What happened without death?
As soon as the news of El Mencho's death spread, CJNG goons started taking revenge. Violence tapped out in increasingly than half a dozen states including Jalisco. Highways were blocked, dozens of vehicles were burnt, gunmen obstructed the roads. Smoke was seen rising in Puerto Vallarta, urgent vehicles remained lying on the streets in Guadalajara. People were seen running at the airport. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus appealed to people to stay home.
