13 Oct 2022 | 07:29 PM UTC
India: Farmers to stage protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru Oct. 18
Farmers plan protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, India, Oct. 18. Increased security likely; disruptions, clashes possible.
Event
Farmers affiliated with the All-India Kisan Khet Mazdoor Sanghathan (AIKKMS) plan to protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, Oct. 18. Organizers seek to demand increased rights for cultivators without legal land titles. The demonstration could attract hundreds of participants.
Authorities will likely monitor the demonstration and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between police and protesters are possible. Activists may march along and/or block nearby roadways, such as Seshadri and Palace roads, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, depart the area immediately and seek shelter at a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow additional travel time near the gathering. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks, as protesters may react violently. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
