India: Student activists plan to stage school shutdown strike across Telangana State July 12

Event

Activists affiliated with several student organizations, including the Students' Federation of India and All India Students' Federation, plan to stage a school shutdown strike (bandh) across Telangana State July 12. Strike organizers have called for the action to demand several academic-related policy changes. Unless averted, the bandh will probably impact educational services at schools and colleges in the state to varying degrees. Related demonstrations will likely materialize, especially near educational facilities, as well as near prominent government buildings, public squares, and thoroughfares. While protest participation would almost certainly vary by locale, the highest turnout would be likely in major urban areas, such as Hyderabad and Warangal.

Authorities will probably monitor any such gatherings and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. In the event that strike-related demonstrations materialize, participants will likely march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Localized business disruptions are possible through the evening of July 12.

Advice

Confirm educational facilities' July 12 operating hours in advance. Avoid any demonstrations that materialize as a precaution, and allow additional travel time near any gathering sites. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.