01 Aug 2023 | 05:15 AM UTC
India: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) plans rally in Secunderabad, Telangana State, from 15:00 Aug. 1
Student organization plans rally in Secunderabad, India, from 15:00 Aug. 1. Heightened security, traffic restrictions almost certain.
Event
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) student union will hold a rally at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, Telangana State, from 15:00 Aug. 1. Organizers are denouncing the state government for the alleged mismanagement of education policies. Several hundred people may participate in the demonstration. Authorities have announced traffic diversions around the event venue and route closures between Tivoli and Plaza roads.
Officials will almost certainly monitor the protest. Police may try to prevent or disperse unruly crowds, potentially prompting skirmishes. Localized transport disruptions are likely, particularly if protesters march on or block nearby roadways. Increased congestion is most probable when participants reach and leave the venue. Travel delays may affect nearby destinations like the Secunderabad Railway Station.
Advice
Avoid the rally due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Allow additional travel time in Secunderabad city through the evening of Aug. 1. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
