05 Feb 2024 | 02:42 AM UTC
India: Activists to march towards Legislative Assembly building in Bardez, Goa State, 11:00 Feb. 5
Protest march to Legislative Assembly building in Goa State, India, planned 11:00 Feb. 5. Tight security, traffic disruptions likely.
Tribal groups under the Mission Political Reservation banner have called for a march to the Legislative Assembly building in Bardez, Goa State, at 11:00 Feb. 5. The action is to demand political reservation for scheduled tribes. Organizers did not specify the start point; possible gathering sites include prominent public squares in Panaji like Azad Maidan and major intersections. Hundreds of people could participate in the protest.
Security forces will likely monitor the march and may attempt to disperse especially disruptive crowds. Isolated clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Traffic diversions by police and localized transport disruptions due to the movement of protesters are likely. Limited local business disruptions are possible if any altercations occur.
Exercise caution in the vicinity of the protest site. Plan for travel delays if operating in the affected area. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a secure nongovernment building. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
