Jobless youth lathicharged, detained in Patiala

Tribune News Service

Patiala, June 15

Youths associated with the ETT and TET Pass Unemployed Teachers’ Union were today canecharged and detained by the police during a protest at the YPS Chowk in Patiala.

Over 300 to 400 youths gathered near the Leela Bhawan Chowk from where they carried out a march to the YPS Chowk in the afternoon. Later in the day, other members of the union resumed their protest at the Bhakra canal at Passiana. They blocked the Patiala-Sangrur road for over an hour. The members were detained from here as well.

The teachers alleged they were mercilessly beaten and women protesters were pushed. Protesters Tarsem Bhdhlada and Ranjit Kaur were admitted to Government Rajindra Hospital for treatment. The teachers have been holding protests demanding that separate posts should be rolled out for ETT and TET pass teachers.

Sandeep Sama, president of the union, said the police action was unfortunate. “The police party thrashed the unemployed teachers, some of whom were grievously injured. We will continue our protest undeterred,” he said.