India: Ongoing protest in Karnataka state December 10

Event

Thousands of rural childcare centers staff (Aganwadi workers) in Karnataka state are holding a protest march (Padayatra) from Tumkur to Bengaluru on Tuesday, December 10, to oppose a reform on pre-primary education across the state.

A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are likely along the protest route. Additional related protests cannot be ruled out. 

Advice

Individuals in Kartakana are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public gatherings as a precaution, budget additional time for travel, anticipate transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.