13 Jun 2023 | 08:51 AM UTC
India: Student activists to protest in Chennai June 16
Student activists to rally at Little Mount intersection in Chennai, India, 09:00 June 16. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Members of the Federation of Students Organisation (FSO), which comprises 15 student associations, plan to rally at Little Mount intersection, Chennai, Tamil Nadu State from 09:00 June 16 to denounce Governor RN Ravi. Participation is unclear but hundreds of people could join the event.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security in the vicinity of the rally site. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if demonstrators march on or block roadways. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes.
Advice
Exercise caution if operating nearby the rally site. Plan routes circumventing the demonstration site and allow additional time for travel. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.
