India: Government employees to protest at Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi Dec. 8

Event

Government employees plan to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi Dec. 8. The purpose of the gathering is to demand the restoration of an old pension system. The event may draw a large number of participants.

Authorities will likely increase security near the observatory and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it becomes overly disruptive. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out. Activists may march along and/or block nearby roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the impacted area through the evening of Dec. 8. Heed all official transport and security advisories.