India: Increased security across Chandigarh from Dec. 2-3

Officials will impose increased security across Chandigarh ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah Dec. 2-3. Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive at Chandigarh Airport (IXC) at 20:00 Dec. 2, where he will stay at a Government House for the night, while Modi is scheduled to arrive on Dec. 3, with both men attending an event at the Punjab Engineering College. Chandigarh Traffic Police have announced they will maintain road blockades, checkpoints, and diversions in the following areas:

• 20:15-21:30 Dec. 2: Dakshin Marg at Airport light point, Hallo Majra light point, Poultry Farm Chowk, Tribune Chowk, Iron Market light point, Gurudwara Chowk, New Labour Chowk, Sarovar Path at Old Labour Chowk, AP Chowk, and Hira Singh Chowk.

• 11:00-15:30 Dec. 3: Dakshin Marg at Airport light point, Hallo Majra light point, Poultry Farm Chowk, Tribune Chowk, Iron Market light point, Gurudwara Chowk, New Labour Chowk, Sarovar Path at Old Labour Chowk, AP Chowk, Hira Singh Chowk, Vigyab Path, New Barricade Chowk and PEC light point.

Authorities have deployed 4,000 personnel; 18 additional outer checkpoints have been placed across Chandigarh's entry and exit points. Security personnel may randomly check motorists and pedestrians nearby event venues for weapons and explosives. Additional security measures, including sniffer dogs, no-fly zones, and enhanced surveillance systems, will likely be implemented. Localized transport disruptions will likely occur as police ensure vehicular inspections are done. Associated business disruptions are possible.

Demonstrations against Modi and Amit Shah's arrival are possible. Potential protest sites include outside public squares, government buildings, and thoroughfares. Authorities will likely monitor such events and disperse any disruptive crowds. Clashes between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.