India: Demonstration planned in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, Oct. 6

Event

Tribal groups led by the Adivasi Jan Parishad plan to protest at the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi Oct. 6. Participants are demanding the exclusion of tribes under any Uniform Civil Code bill, citing a need to protect customary laws. Organizers are also denouncing alleged crimes against tribes in various states. The action is likely to begin late morning, and involve several hundred people.

A heightened security presence and limited localized transport disruptions are likely in the affected area. Police officers may forcibly disperse crowds if they become overly disruptive, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Heed all official transport and security advisories. Depart the area for a secure, nongovernment building at the first sign of any security disturbance.