30 May 2022 | 07:13 AM UTC
India: Workers call for protests outside electricity board offices in Himachal Pradesh State June 1
Power sector workers call for protests across Himachal Pradesh State, India, June 1. Increased security likely; clashes possible.
Event
Unionized employees of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) have called for statewide protests June 1 to denounce delays in resolving pay anomalies. Participants will rally outside state-owned electricity offices; the largest participation is likely at the HPSEBL head office in Shimla. Dozens to a few hundred people may join each event.
Security personnel will likely monitor protests and may try to disperse gatherings if they are especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Protesters may block or march along roadways near raly sites, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid protests due to possible clashes. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks, as protesters may react violently. If clashes break out nearby, leave the area immediately. Allow additional travel time near gatherings. Follow all security and traffic advisories.
