16 Dec 2024 | 09:40 AM UTC
India: Activists protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, Dec. 16
Activists protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, India, the afternoon of Dec. 16. Traffic disruptions ongoing.
Rural childcare center workers employed by the Odisha State government are protesting along Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, on the afternoon of Dec. 16. The action is over several demands, including salary hikes. Thousands of people have reportedly blocked Mahatma Gandhi Marg and nearby roads, resulting in traffic disruptions.
Authorities are monitoring the gathering and may attempt to disperse overly disruptive participants. Localized transport disruptions are likely to continue near the protest location over the coming hours. Skirmishes between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the protest site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
