28 Jun 2022 | 04:55 AM UTC
India: Sanitation workers to strike, protest across Karnataka State from July 1
Sanitation workers to protest and strike across Karnataka State, India, from July 1. Transport disruptions likely. Skirmishes possible.
Event
Unionized contractual sanitation workers will commence an indefinite strike and hold district-level protests across Karnataka State July 1. Organizers are demanding regularization of their jobs and extension of related benefits. The largest rally will occur in Bengaluru's Freedom Park, where union leaders claim 18,000 workers will gather. Dozens to a few hundred people may join demonstrations at other locations. Additional protests may occur until the strike ends.
Activists may march along or block roadways near protest sites, causing localized transport disruptions. Popular rally venues include major traffic intersections, public squares, government buildings, and railway stations. Security personnel will likely monitor well-attended protests. Police may use force to disperse especially disruptive gatherings, potentially causing skirmishes.
Advice
Avoid protests as a security precaution. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks, as activists may react violently. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Allow additional travel time near protests. Confirm transport reservations and road status in district headquarters, especially July 1. Follow all security and traffic advisories.
