India Tactical: Indian Youth Congress to protest outside IYC Headquarters in Delhi at 11:00 (local time) on October 14; maintain vigilance
Current Situation:
- Members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), the student wing of the opposition Indian National Congress, are slated to hold a protest outside IYC Headquarters, located at Raisina Road, Delhi, at 11:00 (local time) on October 14.
- The protest is being held to demand justice regarding the death of an IT professional from Kerala who died by suicide, alleging continuous sexual abuse at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak (RSS) camps.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated protest is likely to reach the low hundreds, considering the resonance over the issue and the mobilising capabilities of IYC. The participation could further be bolstered if other state units of IYC join the protest. The authorities are expected to implement standard security measures, including the deployment of police personnel and the installation of barricades in the vicinity of the IYC Headquarters, to manage the crowd. There remains a latent risk of scuffles between the protesters and the authorities, especially should participants attempt to block roads or breach security perimeters. In such cases, the authorities are likely to respond to crowd management measures, including baton charges. Localized disruptions to vehicular traffic can be anticipated in the vicinity of IYC Headquarters during the slated protest hours on October 14.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi on October 14 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of the IYC Headquarters due to the slated protest and associated latent risk of scuffles, while allotting for travel disruptions.
Current Situation:
- Members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), the student wing of the opposition Indian National Congress, are slated to hold a protest outside IYC Headquarters, located at Raisina Road, Delhi, at 11:00 (local time) on October 14.
- The protest is being held to demand justice regarding the death of an IT professional from Kerala who died by suicide, alleging continuous sexual abuse at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak (RSS) camps.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated protest is likely to reach the low hundreds, considering the resonance over the issue and the mobilising capabilities of IYC. The participation could further be bolstered if other state units of IYC join the protest. The authorities are expected to implement standard security measures, including the deployment of police personnel and the installation of barricades in the vicinity of the IYC Headquarters, to manage the crowd. There remains a latent risk of scuffles between the protesters and the authorities, especially should participants attempt to block roads or breach security perimeters. In such cases, the authorities are likely to respond to crowd management measures, including baton charges. Localized disruptions to vehicular traffic can be anticipated in the vicinity of IYC Headquarters during the slated protest hours on October 14.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi on October 14 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of the IYC Headquarters due to the slated protest and associated latent risk of scuffles, while allotting for travel disruptions.

