Excelsior Correspondent
CHENANI, June 12: Up in arm against alleged non-adherence of Labour laws and less wages, labourers and workers of different construction companies, engaged for construction of Chenani-Nashri tunnel, held a token protest.
Shouting slogans in support of their demands and against the management, the protesting workers temporarily suspended work and held demonstration.
They were alleging non payment of the salaries, non-adherence of labour laws by the companies and disparity in wages. The protest was organized under the leadership of union leader Shabir Ahmed, who threatened indefinite strike by the workers.
The protest was called off on the assurance of Tehsildar Chenani, who visited the spot and assured that all their grievances would be addressed within a week.
Pertinent to mention that five construction companies have been engaged for the ongoing work on Chenani-Nashri project.
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