India: Teachers to protest in Indira Park, Hyderabad, Feb. 9

Event

Teachers under the Upadhyaya Sanghala Porata Committee intend to protest in Indira Park in Hyderabad, Telangana, Feb. 9. The purpose of the action is to demand the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) state government revoke Government Order (GO) 317, which has allegedly affected the teachers' working conditions. The start time of the demonstration is unclear. Organizers claim around a thousand employees will participate in the protest.

Authorities will likely implement heightened security measures, such as deploying additional personnel, at Indira Park Feb. 9. Localized transport and business disruptions are Clashes between demonstrators and security personnel may occur.

Advice

Avoid Indira Park and its surrounding areas Feb. 9 as a precaution. Plan for localized disruptions. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately and seek shelter at a safe non-government building. Follow the instructions of security personnel.