India: Youth Congress members to protest in Dehradun, Uttarakhand State, Feb. 21

Event

Members of the Youth Congress organization, the youth wing of the Indian National Congress party, intend to hold a protest at the Uttarakhand State Chief Minister's office in the Garhi Cantt neighborhood of Dehradun Feb. 21. The protest is in response to alleged government heavy-handedness against unemployed youth and cases of corruption in the state government's recruitment process. Several related protests have taken place in recent weeks, with security forces dispersing protesters with baton charges, resulting in injuries.

Authorities will likely monitor the gathering and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Officials may impose traffic restrictions and set up a security cordon near the protest site. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Localized business disruptions are possible for the duration of the protest.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a standard security precaution. If clashes break out, depart the area immediately. Plan accordingly for localized business disruptions. Heed all official security and transport advisories.