• The All-India Students Association Karnataka will hold a protest at Freedom Park in Bangalore at 15:00 (local time) on January 10.
• The protest aims to oppose the recent decision by the Karnataka government to increase fares in public transport systems, including bus and metro services. Additional demands include the reduced price of milk and essential commodities and implementation of a minimum wage of approximately 407 USD.

1. The anticipated turnout at the scheduled protest is expected to range from the low to mid dozens, given the group’s mobilization capabilities. The authorities are likely to enhance security measures in and around Freedom Park, including the deployment of police personnel and installing barricades to control the crowd.
2. There remains a possibility of localized clashes between protesters and the police, should the protesters engage in unruly behavior, such as breaching security barricades. The police are likely to employ forcible dispersal measures such as baton charges and temporary detention of protesters in such a case. Travel disruptions are expected in the vicinity of Freedom Park on January 10 during the protest hours due to the anticipated turnout and security measures.

Those operating or residing in Bangalore on January 10 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of Freedom Park due to the slated protest and associated risk of scuffles while allotting for travel disruptions.