12 Dec 2024 | 05:05 PM UTC
India: Heightened security likely in parts of Chhattisgarh State Dec. 14-16 in connection with official visit
Tight security almost certain in Chhattisgarh, India, Dec. 14-16 due to Minister of Home Affairs visit to the state. Disruptions likely.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain a heightened security posture in parts of Chhattisgarh Dec. 14-16 during Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah's visit to the state. Shah will visit several areas impacted by insurgency and review the law-and-order situation, including in Jagdalpur and Raipur. While further details are not yet available, the minister is likely to visit other regions with a known Maoist presence, including Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Sukma.
Related protests are possible. Potential gathering sites include police stations, security checkpoints, infrastructure development sites, government buildings, public squares, and thoroughfares. It remains unclear how many participants the action may draw.
Insurgents may attempt to attack security personnel, government offices, development projects, and public infrastructure such as railways in rural areas. Security personnel could be deployed to other areas subject to Maoist militant activity.
Militants could engage in armed attacks and sabotage, targeting businesses and transport operators who do not comply with strike orders. Roadblocks may also occur, as Maoist insurgents have previously sabotaged long-distance bus operations and train services during similar actions. Clashes between militants and police are possible.
Exercise increased caution if operating in the impacted areas. Avoid potential targets and areas with large concentrations of security personnel. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving through rural areas where Maoist groups have a known presence. To the extent possible, do not travel on trains or roads that pass through Maoist-affected regions, especially during nighttime. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
