Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Daily wagers of Fisheries Department today protested here and demanded the release of their pending dues.
Scores of daily wagers of the department assembled at the Partap Park and raised slogans in favor of their demands. The protesters demanded the release of their pending salaries and regularization of their services.
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Under the banner of Fisheries and Workers Association the protestors said nearly 1024 daily wagers working with the department have not been paid salaries for the last five months. “Despite meager pay, there have been delays in the salaries of the daily wagers and that is taking a toll on their families,” Mohammad Maqbool, President of the Association said, adding that a policy should be framed for the regularization of these employees.
The protestors threatened to intensify protests if the Government failed to fulfill their demands.