The Embassy of India has issued a security advisory for its nationals living in Afghanistan, Hindustan Times reports on July 24. The Embassy has asked Indians staying, visiting and working in Afghanistan to exercise utmost vigilance at all times. They have also been asked to avoid all non-essential travel as security situation in Afghanistan remains dangerous. "This advisory reiterates advice of 29th June 2021, which remains valid for all India citizens. Security situation in Afghanistan remains dangerous in several provinces. Terror groups operating in Afghanistan have escalated violent activities including targeting of civilians. Indian nationals are not exceptions, and they additionally face a serious threat of kidnapping," the Indian Embassy said in the advisory. The advisory comes in the wake of the withdrawal of American and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops from Afghanistan and advancement of the Taliban.