United States Consulate General Chennai Issue Demonstration Alert for Ongoing Protest in Teynampet; Avoid the Area
Category: Unrest
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/17/2018 (India) - The US Consulate General in Chennai has issued a demonstration alert on Wednesday, 17 October, for an ongoing protest taking place in the Teynampet area of Chennai outside the Directorate of Medical Services (DMS) building. The protesters are reportedly ex-employees of a private company. Further news is awaited. Avoid the area.
Travellers are advised to minimise time spent in the vicinity of all demonstrations and political gatherings in India due to the risk of exposure to potential crowd disturbances and incidental violence. Monitor local media outlets for situational updates and plan any journey in advance to minimise disruption.
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