27 Jan 2023 | 01:59 PM UTC
UK: Indian groups plan to protest in multiple cities, Jan. 29
Indian groups plan to protest across the UK from 12:00 Jan. 29 against a BBC documentary. Main event at BBC office, Portland Place, London.
Event
Groups representing the Indian diaspora plan to protest near British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in multiple locations nationwide from 12:00 Jan. 29. The action is in opposition to a BBC documentary about the Prime Minister of India. The following are confirmed locations:
Birmingham: BBC Birmingham, 102-108 Wharfside Street
Glasgow: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay
London: BBC Broadcasting House in Portland Place
Manchester: BBC Dock House, The Quays, Salford
Newcastle: BBC Broadcasting House, Barrack Road
Further protests may occur at other BBC sites nationwide. The number of participants at each event could range between a few dozen to a few hundred people. Localized disruptions around protest-related events are likely. Police will likely deploy to monitor protests; widespread violence is unlikely, but isolated scuffles between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a routine precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys. Allow extra time to reach destinations in the affected areas Jan. 29. Heed instructions from authorities.
