26
Jun 2024
7:25 UTC
India Tactical: SIO to protest NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 13:00 (local time) on June 26; maintain vigilance
Current Situation:
- The Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO) announced a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 13:00 (local time) on June 26.
- The protest is being held to condemn alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG, the entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses, and its cancellation. The group is also calling for the resignation of the Education Minister.
- A similar protest on the issue was held on June 24, drawing a turnout in the low dozens.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi over the coming hours on June 26 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar due to the scheduled protest and the associated risk of low-level unrest while allotting for disruptions to travel.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Delhi, India
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- The Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO) announced a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 13:00 (local time) on June 26.
- The protest is being held to condemn alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG, the entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses, and its cancellation. The group is also calling for the resignation of the Education Minister.
- A similar protest on the issue was held on June 24, drawing a turnout in the low dozens.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi over the coming hours on June 26 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar due to the scheduled protest and the associated risk of low-level unrest while allotting for disruptions to travel.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Delhi, India
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Related Reports
India
-
ProtestIndia Tactical: AAP calls for nationwide protests on June 29 to condemn arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; maintain vigilance -
TravelIndia Tactical: Departures suspended at Delhi Airport’s (DEL) Terminal 1 until 14:00 (local time) on June 28; reconfirm itineraries -
ProtestIndia Tactical: INC youth wing to hold protest march from Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 10:00 (local time) on June 27; maintain vigilance
-
TravelIndia Tactical: Traffic restrictions ongoing in view of Angarki Sankashti Chathurthi congregation in Mumbai until 23:59 (local time) on June 25; allot for disruptions
Related Reports
India
-
ProtestIndia Tactical: AAP calls for nationwide protests on June 29 to condemn arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; maintain vigilance
-
TravelIndia Tactical: Departures suspended at Delhi Airport’s (DEL) Terminal 1 until 14:00 (local time) on June 28; reconfirm itineraries
-
ProtestIndia Tactical: INC youth wing to hold protest march from Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 10:00 (local time) on June 27; maintain vigilance
-
TravelIndia Tactical: Traffic restrictions ongoing in view of Angarki Sankashti Chathurthi congregation in Mumbai until 23:59 (local time) on June 25; allot for disruptions