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Two Elderly Protesters Stuck on 100‑ft Tower in Pathankot Face Food and Sanitation Crisis
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:17 AM
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Two senior members of the Bajar Ausati Sangharsh Committee have been perched on a 100‑foot tower in Pathankot for three days and are now struggling to obtain food, water and basic sanitation.
Pathankot, Punjab – Two elderly activists from the Bajar Ausati Sangharsh Committee have been stationed on a 100‑foot tower for the past three days as part of a protest. The high‑altitude sit‑in, which began as a symbolic demonstration, has turned into a humanitarian concern as the protesters report an acute shortage of food and drinking water.
According to local reports, the seniors have been forced to rely on limited supplies delivered by supporters, and they have resorted to using leaves for personal hygiene due to the lack of proper sanitation facilities. The situation has drawn attention from nearby residents and media outlets.
Authorities stationed at the base of the tower have so far not provided organized assistance, prompting criticism from observers who say the administration’s response has been inadequate. The committee has not issued a new statement, but the protesters continue to maintain their position, urging officials to address their basic needs.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by protestors who adopt extreme measures, highlighting the need for a balanced approach between law‑enforcement, public safety and the right to peaceful demonstration.
According to local reports, the seniors have been forced to rely on limited supplies delivered by supporters, and they have resorted to using leaves for personal hygiene due to the lack of proper sanitation facilities. The situation has drawn attention from nearby residents and media outlets.
Authorities stationed at the base of the tower have so far not provided organized assistance, prompting criticism from observers who say the administration’s response has been inadequate. The committee has not issued a new statement, but the protesters continue to maintain their position, urging officials to address their basic needs.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by protestors who adopt extreme measures, highlighting the need for a balanced approach between law‑enforcement, public safety and the right to peaceful demonstration.