India, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Violent clash in Rajkot – Gujarat, India

2024-01-09: At least one person was killed, while another was critically injured on Monday (8 January) at around 11:30 pm (local time) following a violent clash during an argument over loan recovery in front of the Khodiyar Paan shop in Gandhigram area of Rajkot, Gujarat. Further investigation remains ongoing.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.