India: Student protest planned at Delhi Police Headquarters in Delhi 14:00 April 11; additional protests possible in other areas

Event

Left-wing student groups have called for a protest at the Delhi Police Headquarters in Delhi at 14:00 April 11. Participants intend to denounce clashes that occurred at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University late April 10; left-wing groups and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) party clashed after non-vegetarian food was served during the Hindu Ram Navami festival. Dozens of people will likely attend the protest. Student groups, including the ABVP, plan to hold protests on university campuses in other areas of the country April 11. Further related protests are possible in the coming days.

Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it becomes too disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Supporters of rival groups may hold counterprotests nearby, also possibly resulting in violence. Protesters may march along or block nearby roads, causing potential localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible violence. Plan for localized transport disruptions; allow additional travel time in the affected area. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately and seek shelter at a safe non-government building. Follow all security and traffic advisories.