09 Nov 2022 | 06:25 AM UTC
India: The Apni Party plans rally in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, from 11:00 Nov. 12
Apni Party to hold rally in Srinagar, India, from 11:00 Nov. 12. Increased security, transport disruptions likely. Clashes possible.
Event
The Apni Party has called for a rally at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, 11:00 Nov. 12. The party is mobilizing support for its demand to restore statehood for the Jammu and Kashmir region. A few hundred people may join the event.
Officials will likely impose heightened security measures at and near the rally site. Road closures and traffic diversions may affect roadways leading to the stadium. Traffic congestion may be exacerbated as activists from various districts reach and leave the venue. Routes most likely to be affected include sections of the National Highway (NH) 1. Police may use force to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive, prompting clashes and retaliatory protests.
Advice
Avoid the rally as a precaution. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a secure, non-government building. Confirm road status and transport reservations in the affected area through the afternoon of Nov. 12. Allow additional travel time in Srinagar. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
