Kurukshetra auto-drivers call off strike

Kurukshetra, December 9

Autorickshaw drivers of this district called off their strike this evening. They were on strike since Monday afternoon, demanding the arrest of three drivers who allegedly harass other drivers and passengers.

Goverdhan Das, president of the Auto Union, Kurukshetra, said: “The strike has been called off following the assurance by the police that they (three drivers) will be arrested soon. The autos will ply from Wednesday.”

If the police failed to arrest the three drivers within a couple of days, the union would again go on strike, he said. Earlier, autorickshaw drivers had submitted a complaint, addressed to the Kurukshetra SP, to Deputy Superintendent of Police (headquarters) Satish Gautam in the context of their demand. — TNS