India: Bharatiya Janata Party to protest across Karnataka State, June 5, and in Bengaluru on June 6

Event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to protest at all party district headquarters in Karnataka State, June 5. On June 6, organizers will hold a rally in Bengaluru; the start time and specific assembly point are unclear. The purpose of the 48-hour campaign is to denounce a statement by a minister about cow slaughtering. A few hundred people could attend the events.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security in the vicinity of the protest sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible due to the presence of large numbers of people. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes.

Advice

Avoid all protests. Allow additional travel time. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.