30 Sep 2022 | 09:50 PM UTC
India: Activists to hold shutdown strike in Uttarakhand State Oct. 2
Activists to organize shutdown strike across Uttarakhand State, India, Oct. 2. Protests, localized disruptions, clashes possible.
Event
Activists will stage a shutdown strike (bandh) across Uttarakhand State Oct. 2 to demand greater judicial inquiry on the recent murder of a 19-year-old female receptionist. Various business, political, and student organizations are likely to observe the strike. Unless averted, the strike may cause minimal localized business and transport disruptions in Uttarakhand, especially near district-level urban centers like Dehradun and Haridwar.
Organizers will likely hold demonstrations during the bandh period. Typical protest venues include prominent government buildings, public squares, and roadways. Authorities will likely monitor the rallies and may attempt to disperse especially disruptive gatherings. Clashes between police and protesters are possible. Activists may march and/or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid any protests that materialize due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Confirm transport reservations and allow additional travel time to reach destinations. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
