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Forest Department Staff to Protest at Minister's Residence in Amritsar on Aug 30
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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Forest department employees in Amritsar have announced a dharna at the Forest Minister's residence scheduled for August 30.
Amritsar, Punjab – On August 30, employees of the state Forest Department plan to stage a dharna outside the official residence of the Forest Minister. The protest is set to take place at the minister's house in the city, marking a coordinated action by the staff.
The announcement was reported by local newspaper Amar Ujala, which noted that the employees intend to gather peacefully at the designated location. No specific grievances or demands were detailed in the initial notice.
Authorities have not yet issued a formal response, and security arrangements for the minister's residence are expected to be heightened to ensure order during the demonstration.
The event underscores growing discontent among departmental staff, though the exact issues prompting the protest remain to be clarified by the participants.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
The announcement was reported by local newspaper Amar Ujala, which noted that the employees intend to gather peacefully at the designated location. No specific grievances or demands were detailed in the initial notice.
Authorities have not yet issued a formal response, and security arrangements for the minister's residence are expected to be heightened to ensure order during the demonstration.
The event underscores growing discontent among departmental staff, though the exact issues prompting the protest remain to be clarified by the participants.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.