20 Oct 2022 | 05:37 AM UTC
India: The Indian National Congress party to hold protest march in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, 11:00 Oct. 21
Protest march planned in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, Oct. 21. Increased security, transport disruptions likely. Clashes possible.
Event
The Indian National Congress (INC) party has called for a protest march in Bengaluru from 11:00 Oct. 21, over poor road conditions. Participants will march from the Anand Rao Junction to the chief minister's residence along Kumarakrupa Road. A few hundred people may join the event. Attendees may gather at alternative protest sites like Freedom Park if stopped by security forces.
Security personnel will likely deploy to monitor the demonstration. Police may use force to prevent or control the gathering, potentially prompting clashes. Altercations between rival party members cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are probable along the march route; impacts are most likely along Kumarakrupa, Seshadri, and Race Course roads. Security cordons, roadblocks, and/or traffic diversions may also affect the vicinity of the chief ministerial residence.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions along potential march routes; confirm road status and seek alternative routes as necessary. If clashes break out, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernment building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
