26 Jun 2023 | 07:24 AM UTC
India: Farmer group calls for protest march from Punjab State's Mohali to Chandigarh June 27
Farmers to march from Punjab State's Mohali to Chandigarh city in India June 27. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) farmer union plans to hold a protest march from Punjab State's Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar/Mohali City toward the Punjab chief minister's office in Chandigarh City June 27. Organizers are demanding the Punjab state government purchase crops at the minimum support price. A few hundred people may join the event; the convoy may move on foot or vehicles, such as tractors. The start time and specific route are unclear; participants may gather from the late morning through late afternoon.
Police will likely monitor the gathering and may attempt to disperse any overly disruptive crowds. Skirmishes between demonstrators and police may occur. Temporary road closures and/or traffic diversions will probably affect roadways along the march route and at the rally site in Chandigarh.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible violence. Do not navigate roadblocks as a precaution. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow additional travel time along the march route. Confirm transport reservations and road status in the affected area. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
