India: Protest in Delhi, June 11

Event

Student activists aligned with the Naga Students Federation and Naga Students Union plan to march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar in Delhi from 08:00 June 11. The precise march route is unknown. It is not clear when the protest will end. The march's purpose is to support peace talks in Nagaland and to demand the repeal of special powers granted to the Indian military in Nagaland. Thousands of people are likely to participate in the march.

Security forces will likely deploy to monitor the gathering. Disruptions to roads between the march start and end point are likely during the morning June 11. Routes that could be impacted include Sansad Marg, Tolstoy Marg, Outer Circle, Barakhamba Road, and Firoz Shah Road. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution and to mitigate disruptions. Consider alternative routes if planning to travel in or through the impacted area June 11. Heed the instructions of local security forces. Should violence occur, immediately depart the area.