India: Unionized highways administration employees to blockade transport minister's residence in Faridabad June 11

Event

Unionized highways administration employees plan to surround (gherao) the transport minister's residence in Faridabad June 11 as an act of protest. The purpose of the action is to demand several concessions, including the restoration of an old pension scheme. It remains unclear how many participants the event may draw.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the rally and may move to disperse the participants if they become overly disruptive. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Associated localized business disruptions are possible through the evening of June 11.

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. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.