Punjab Roadways employees clash with police, SHO burns in fire

Sangrur- There is a big commotion in the entire state during the strike of Punjab Roadways employees today. Meanwhile, a big news came out when an employee in Sangrur tried to set himself on fire by pouring petrol. The SHO of Dhuri got burnt while trying to save the employee. The SHO has been admitted to the hospital. After the SHO got burnt, the policemen allegedly thrashed the Roadways employee.

It is worth mentioning that the Punjab government's transport department was to open the tenders for the kilometer scheme buses today and in protest against this, the PUNBUS, Punjab Roadways P. R. T. C. Contract Workers Union had called for the cancellation of the tender and a Punjab bandh, but even before the tender, a large number of key leaders were arrested by the police. After the arrest of the state-level leaders, the union reacted immediately and announced the closure of bus stands across Punjab. As a result, the wheels of government buses have come to a complete halt in all districts. 

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