16 Dec 2024 | 03:48 AM UTC
India: Students' union plan to demonstrate at Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission building in Ranchi, Jharkand State, Dec. 16
Activists to protest at Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission building in Ranchi, Jharkhand State, India, Dec. 16. Tight security likely.
Members of Jharkhand State Students’ Union (JSSU) plan to demonstrate at the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) building in Ranchi, Jharkand State, Dec. 16. Participants are demanding the cancellation of the September recruitment exam over alleged malpractice. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144, banning gatherings of five or more people within a 0.5-km (0.3-mile) radius of the JSSC building Dec. 16-20. Thousands of people will likely attend the gathering. Further protests remain possible in the coming days if officials fail to address their demands.
Heightened security measures are likely at the JSSC building and surrounding areas. Officials are deploying 700 security personnel to Ranchi as a precaution. Authorities may use force, including water cannons and tear gas, to disperse crowds if they are unruly or attempt to breach security cordons. Localized transport disruptions are likely, particularly if demonstrators block roadways. Associated business disruptions are possible.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Use alternative routes to circumvent the protest site. Plan accordingly for potential localized transport and business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
