30 Jun 2023 | 05:34 AM UTC
India: Unionized pharmacists to hold district-level protests in Jharkhand State the evening of June 30
Pharmacists to protest across Jharkhand State, India, the evening of June 30. Heightened security likely in urban centers.
Event
The state unit of the All India Pharmacists Association will hold district-level protests in Jharkhand State the evening of June 30. The action is to denounce the state government's plan to allow medicine shops in rural areas to operate without pharmacists; organizers allege the move is illegal and undermines safety. Specific details are unclear. Street marches and rallies are probable in district headquarters, especially near prominent government buildings, public squares, and monuments and along major thoroughfares. Larger events drawing a few hundred participants are most likely in urban centers like Jamshedpur and Ranchi.
Authorities typically monitor larger gatherings. Clashes between security forces and protesters may occur, particularly if police attempt to disperse demonstrators forcibly. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if protesters try to block or march on roadways.
Advice
Avoid the demonstrations as a standard security precaution. If clashes break out, depart the area immediately and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow additional travel time downtown areas the evening of June 30. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
