Archive · 26 May 2025
Ludhiana Protest Against Contract Hiring Turns Chaotic
In Ludhiana, members of the Rashtriya Safai Karamchari Mahasangh protested against the way the city hires people for jobs.
They were upset about using contracts instead of regular hiring.
The protest happened at the Zone D Municipal Corporation office.
Things got heated when protesters tried to lock the office, leading to a clash with the police.
Some people were hurt, and there was damage to the building.
Police arrested six people, including the leader, Vicky Sahota.
The situation caused disruptions, and officials are now investigating the incident.
Protestors from Rashtriya Safai Karamchari Mahasangh clashed with police at Ludhiana's MC office.
The protest was against the contract-based hiring system.
Protestors attempted to lock the office.
Property damage and minor injuries were reported.
Police detained six individuals, including Vicky Sahota.
- Who
- Members of Rashtriya Safai Karamchari Mahasangh, police, and MC officials.
- What
- Protest against contract-based hiring, clash with police, property damage, and detentions.
- When
- Monday, around 10:30 am
- Where
- Ludhiana's Zone D Municipal Corporation office
- Why
- To protest the contract-based hiring system for sanitation workers.
- Location
- Ludhiana
- Protesting Group
- Rashtriya Safai Karamchari Mahasangh
- Protest Issue
- Contract-based hiring
- Key Figure Detained
- Vicky Sahota
- Detention Location
- Police Station Division No. 5
- Incident Time
- Monday, 10:30 am