Pakistan, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Several dead in violent protests – Gujranwala, Pakistan

2021-03-09: On Tuesday (09 March), at least three people were killed and ten others injured during a violent demonstration in the town of Gujranwala. The protests were against fees that landowners should pay and took place in front of an administrative building. According to initial reports, both the demonstrators and the security forces used violence.
Heightened security measures are to be expected, local traffic disruptions are possible. Violent incidents cannot be ruled out. Travellers should avoid demonstrations and follow instructions by authorities.