India: Government doctors plan protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad, Telangana State, March 13

Event

Government doctors have called for a protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad, Telangana State, March 13. Participants intend to demand several concessions, including changes to recruitment policies and more security at hospitals. Local sources indicate a few hundred people will attend the protest.

Authorities will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it becomes too disruptive. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Protesters may march along nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible violence. If skirmishes break out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the gathering venue.