India: Secular Progressive Alliance to protest at Coimbatore's Sivananda Colony area from 17:00 June 16

Event

The Secular Progressive Alliance led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK, or Dravidian Progressive Federation) will protest at Coimbatore's Sivananda Colony area from 17:00 June 16. The purpose of the action is to condemn the recent arrest of the state minister for electricity. Organizers may also hold a protest march during the gathering. Previous well-attended rallies have attracted hundreds of participants.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely to occur.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.