03 Jan 2024 | 07:14 AM UTC
India: Protest ongoing outside the Government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State, Jan. 3
Protest ongoing outside the Government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, India, afternoon of Jan. 3. Localized disruptions reported.
Activists are protesting outside the Government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as of the afternoon of Jan. 3. Organizers are calling for a caste census, transparent recruitment, and proportional representation in government services. A few thousand people are participating in the demonstration. Traffic disruptions have been reported in the area. Participants could march to the rally venue from nearby intersections or public squares.
Officials will likely impose heightened security measures at and near the rally site. Police may use force to disperse the gathering if protesters are especially disruptive, prompting clashes and retaliatory protests. Any related marches may further prompt localized transport disruptions.
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately for a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow additional travel time in the affected area. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
