Riots have been at an all-time high around the world. From riots in Sri Lanka to protests and violence in Ecuador, South America, risks are certainly increasing day by day. India is not far behind either. According to MHA, India witnessed as many as 2,76,000 riots between 2016 and 2020, out of which the major riots that had the most impact were religious riots.
Riots are very common in India especially in our National Capital Delhi.It is characterized by public expressions of dissatisfaction or anger aimed at a common cause, usually accompanied by demands for social change.
According to research, Delhi is geographically one of the most riot prone cities in India. Even peaceful protests can escalate into violent ones very quickly here. Riots disrupt the lives of people and operations of businesses.
According to Wikipedia, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom classified India as Tier 2 in persecuting religious minorities, the same as Iraq and Egypt, which is one of the major reasons for riots.
Many riots mainly lead to roadblocks and excessive crowds. This causes disruptions to various industries.
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Impact of riots on operations
As per the Institute for Economics and Peace, the economy suffered a loss of 15 trillion dollars due to violence.
Riots often result in roadblocks and large crowds, which lead to transport disruptions. There is also property damage that cannot be ruled out. Looting, vandalism, and arson are common during riots.
Impact of riots on travel and logistics
Risk alert system – This system filters out relevant information and alerts you on the basis of its impact on your business. So, whenever there is a risk of riots in your area.
Our system alerts you regarding the revenue, infra, and personnel risks you might face due to that. It helps you prepare in advance.
Mass communication – This helps you communicate with the employees in a more effective way. You can send notifications and alerts to the employees, with the option to hear back from them. You can send geo-targeted messages through the channel of your choice.
You can send them updates on the situation, and if the severity of the situation increases for example, if the protests turn violent—they can ask for help or declare themselves safe if they are stuck in a riot.
Risk mitigation workflow – The incident distribution helps you assign and forward the task to the relevant authorities and track the completion status. Technology can ease the burden of command through automation in this area as well.
Safe havens – a list of safe locations for a crisis like this where you can go and seek shelter. The platform provides a network of locations with verified contact lists.