Intelligence Alert

Protest blockade reported on National Highway 61, Manwat on Wednesday (02 September)

Risk level: Medium Country: India

As per reports, a road blockade demonstration was reported at Maharana Pratap Chowk in Manwat, Maharashtra, in support of Maratha reservation demands on Wednesday (02 September) at 1000 hours (local time).

Following are the details:

• Protesters gathered along National Highway 61 (NH 61) at Maharana Pratap Chowk around 1000 hours (local time) on Wednesday (02 September).
• Demonstrators raised slogans and burned tires across the highway, causing vehicular movement on both sides to come to a complete standstill.
• Substantial traffic congestion and long queues of vehicle build up along the highway stretch was reported.
• Police personnel were deployed to Maharana Pratap Chowk to secure the area, monitor the situation, and negotiate with protesters to normalize traffic flow.

Categories: Civil Disturbances - Other

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