Demonstration Alert for U.S. Citizens: Transportation Strike Demonstration in Hyderabad (November 8, 2019)

United States Consulate General Hyderabad, India

Demonstration Alert for U.S. Citizens: 

Transportation Strike Demonstration in Hyderabad

(November 8, 2019)

Location: Hyderabad

Event: Police and local media have reported that a demonstration of striking state transportation employees may occur in Hyderabad on roads adjoining Hussain Sagar Lake on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Expect large crowds, heightened police presence, additional traffic checks, and road closures.

Actions to Take:

· Avoid the roads adjoining Hussain Sagar Lake (Tank Bund Road and Lower Tank Bund Road).

· Avoid areas with demonstrations and civil disturbances.

· Keep a low profile.

· Be aware of your surroundings.

· Monitor local media for updates.

· Do not draw attention to yourself.

· Review your personal security plans.

· Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

· Notify friends and family of your safety.

· Follow the instructions of local authorities.

Assistance:

· U.S. Embassy New Delhi

Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021

telephone: +91-11-2419-8000

https://in.usembassy.gov

· U.S. Consulate General Mumbai (Bombay)

C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051

telephone: +91-22-2672-4000

· U.S. Consulate General Chennai (Madras)

220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006

telephone: +91-44-2857-4000

· U.S. Consulate General Kolkata (Calcutta)

5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071

telephone: +91-33-3984-2400.

· U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad

Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500003

telephone: +91-40-4033-8300.

· State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

· India Travel Advisory and Country Page

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