15 Jul 2022 | 10:34 AM UTC
India: Political party plans protest in Delhi July 19
Shiromani Akali Dal calls for protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, India, July 19. Increased security likely; disruptions possible.
Event
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party is calling for a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi July 19. Participants intend to denounce the central government's decision to allocate land in Chandigarh for an additional assembly building for Haryana. Several dozen to a few hundred people will likely attend the protest.
Authorities will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Protesters may march along or block roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the gathering. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks, as protesters may react violently.
