Around 52 Government Department Employees Strike, Protest Outside Jalandhar DC Office

Around 52 staff members representing a range of state government departments halted work on Thursday, gathering in large numbers outside the District Commissioner’s office in Jalandhar, Punjab. The employees formed a vocal demonstration, chanting slogans and holding placards to draw attention to their grievances. Local police were present at the scene to monitor the crowd and maintain order, but no reports of violence or arrests have emerged. Authorities have been asked to engage with the striking workers to address the issues that prompted the protest. The strike underscores growing discontent among lower‑level government personnel over pending matters that remain unresolved.