11 Oct 2022 | 07:30 AM UTC
India: Political party to hold rally in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State, 09:00 Oct. 15
Political party plans march in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State, India, 09:00 Oct. 15. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Event
The Yuvajana Shramika Rythu (YSR) Congress party will hold a march in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State, 09:00 Oct. 15 to mobilize support for its proposal to establish three capital cities. The rally will occur from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue along South Jail Road to the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Statue on Dr. NTR Beach Road; organizers claim several hundred supporters will participate.
Security personnel will probably monitor the event and may enforce road closures and/or traffic diversions along the march route. Localized transport disruptions are likely; officials may also curtail or reroute public bus services. Clashes between protesters and security personnel are possible, especially if police attempt to disperse unruly demonstrators forcibly. Skirmishes between rival party members cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration due to possible clashes. Do not navigate roadblocks as activists may react violently. Confirm transport reservations in the affected area through the afternoon of Oct. 15; seek alternative routes. Follow all security and traffic advisories.
