02
Jan 2026
5:52 UTC
India Tactical: Protest slated at Jantar Mantar in Delhi from 10:00- 14:00 (local time) on January 3; maintain vigilance
Current Situation:
- Supporters of tenant rights are slated to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi from 10:00- 14:00 (local time) on January 3.
- The slated demonstration will be held against the alleged removal of voter IDs of long-time tenants from electoral rolls, and demand protection of tenants’ voting rights.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
- The turnout at the scheduled protest is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens, based on the social media traction the event has garnered. As per standard security protocol, the authorities are liable to strengthen security measures in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar. These measures are likely to include the deployment of police personnel and setting up security barricades to monitor proceedings and pre-empt potential travel disruptions during the slated protest hours.
- There remains a latent risk of localized skirmishes between the police and the protesters if the latter are perceived as engaging in unruly behaviour such as blocking major roads or breaching security cordons. In such a case, the authorities will likely respond with measures like temporary detention and forced removal of the protesters from the site. Localized pedestrian and vehicular traffic disruptions are expected in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar during the scheduled protest hours on January 3 due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi on January 3 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar due to the slated protest and risk of associated skirmishes, while allotting for travel disruptions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Delhi, India
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Supporters of tenant rights are slated to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi from 10:00- 14:00 (local time) on January 3.
- The slated demonstration will be held against the alleged removal of voter IDs of long-time tenants from electoral rolls, and demand protection of tenants’ voting rights.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
- The turnout at the scheduled protest is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens, based on the social media traction the event has garnered. As per standard security protocol, the authorities are liable to strengthen security measures in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar. These measures are likely to include the deployment of police personnel and setting up security barricades to monitor proceedings and pre-empt potential travel disruptions during the slated protest hours.
- There remains a latent risk of localized skirmishes between the police and the protesters if the latter are perceived as engaging in unruly behaviour such as blocking major roads or breaching security cordons. In such a case, the authorities will likely respond with measures like temporary detention and forced removal of the protesters from the site. Localized pedestrian and vehicular traffic disruptions are expected in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar during the scheduled protest hours on January 3 due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Delhi on January 3 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar due to the slated protest and risk of associated skirmishes, while allotting for travel disruptions.

