New Delhi: The security forces in Mexico have gunned down Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, the drug lord of one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the country. It has led to the outbreak of violence in several areas of the country, including the western state of Jalisco.
Indian Embassy warns its citizens
Amid such a scenario, the Indian Embassy in Mexico has cautioned its citizens as violence grips the country. The embassy has urged them to stay vigilant and take shelter. It took to X, and warned, “Tits here 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 further notice.”
The embassy has also asked the Indian citizens to take the following actions:
Avoid areas around law enforcement activity.
Be aware 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 case of emergency, call 911.
Avoid crowds.
Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.
Cervantes killed with help of the US
The Mexican Secretariat of National Defence said that Cervantes was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco state, on Sunday and died while being flown to Mexico City. Notably, the United States had put a $15m bounty on his head. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau hailed the mission that brought about the demise of the notorious crime lord as a “great development for the world.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the country’s security forces and wrote on X, “There is absolute coordination with the governments of all states. In the vast majority of the national territory, activities are proceeding with complete normality.”