Protest Over Low Wages And Job Security Halted At Morabadi Ground
Demonstrators demand adjustment to vacant police posts and increased honorarium.
RANCHI – Police intercepted a group of assistant police personnel at Morabadi ground in Ranchi on Thursday, preventing their planned march to Raj Bhavan.
"We were stopped from proceeding to Raj Bhavan to voice our demands," a protester stated.
The assistant police personnel are demonstrating for improved wages and job security.
A large police contingent led by the city DSP was deployed to manage the situation at Morabadi ground.
"We’ve been working on a monthly honorarium of only Rs 10,000 since 2017," a representative of the Assistant Police Jawan Sangh explained.
Protesters argue that the current wage is insufficient to support their families.
They are demanding adjustment to vacant police service posts, citing a severe shortage of personnel in the state.
The demonstration highlights ongoing issues of temporary workers’ rights in Jharkhand’s law enforcement sector.
Authorities are attempting to negotiate with the protesters to address their concerns.
This incident underscores the challenges faced by auxiliary law enforcement personnel in the state.
