The US embassy Tuesday warned its citizens to exercise caution before visiting Nepal citing continued Maoists "violence, extortion and abduction" even after their entry into the interim government.

The embassy, has said that it is concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urged American citizens planning a visit to Nepal to obtain updated security information before they travel.

Issuing a travel advisory on Monday the embassy urged its citizens who are presently in Nepal to be careful and not to leave their houses if there are demonstrations being held.

“Despite the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement by the Government and Maoist insurgents and their entry into an interim government, Maoists continue to engage in violence, extortion, and abductions," the US embassy advisory read adding, "Maoists freely roam the countryside and cities, sometimes openly bearing their weapons. The Young Communist League, a subgroup of the Maoists, continues to extort and abuse people, including threatening Kathmandu-based personnel of a U.S. Non Governmental Organization".

"Given the nature, intensity and unpredictability of disturbances, American citizens are urged to exercise special caution during times when demonstrations are announced, avoid areas where demonstrations are occurring or crowds are forming, avoid road travel, and maintain a low profile,"