08 May 2022 | 02:26 AM UTC
India: Activists to protest over reservation in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, May 10
Activists plan day-long protest in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, May 10. Increased security likely, transport disruptions possible.
Event
Activists from the Katik community plan to hold a sit-in protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, 10:30-17:00 May 10. Organizers are demanding the state government include the community in the Scheduled Castes category and extend relevant reservations and benefits. Dozens to hundreds of people will likely participate in the demonstration. The event is likely to pass peacefully.
Authorities will probably bolster security at and near the rally site. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if the protest is well-attended. Police may disperse demonstrators if participants attempt to block or march on nearby roads.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
