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Health
Ludhiana TB Department Employees Stage Dharna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:43 PM
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Employees of the Tuberculosis department in Ludhiana staged a dharna to draw attention to their grievances.
Ludhiana, Punjab – Staff members of the state Tuberculosis (TB) department gathered outside their office on Monday to stage a dharna. The protest was organized by a group of frontline workers who assembled in the early hours and remained on the premises throughout the day.
The employees formed a sit‑in at the department’s main building, holding placards and demanding that their concerns be addressed by the authorities. While the specific grievances were not detailed in the initial reports, the demonstrators indicated that they seek a prompt response from senior officials.
Local police were present at the site to maintain order, and the department’s senior management was informed of the protest. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding the demands or any planned resolution.
The dharna has drawn attention from nearby residents and passers‑by, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by health‑sector staff in the region. Authorities are expected to engage with the protestors in the coming days to seek a settlement.
The situation remains under observation, with the protest continuing until a satisfactory dialogue is achieved.
The employees formed a sit‑in at the department’s main building, holding placards and demanding that their concerns be addressed by the authorities. While the specific grievances were not detailed in the initial reports, the demonstrators indicated that they seek a prompt response from senior officials.
Local police were present at the site to maintain order, and the department’s senior management was informed of the protest. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding the demands or any planned resolution.
The dharna has drawn attention from nearby residents and passers‑by, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by health‑sector staff in the region. Authorities are expected to engage with the protestors in the coming days to seek a settlement.
The situation remains under observation, with the protest continuing until a satisfactory dialogue is achieved.