Employees continue strike

Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Aug 31: The strike by employees of Rural Development Department of Kathua continued for seventh day today with employees continuing protest demonstration in front of office premises demanding arrest of Sarpanch for manhandling SO of the Office last week and also removing some important files from the Office.
The protestors who were also joined by employees of other blocks of Kathua warned to continue strike till the Sarpanch is arrested.
Meanwhile the people in the area have suffered a lot due to week long strike by the employees of the block as all files for the disposal are pending in the office which has been a cause of concern of the masses.
The people accuse the administration of its failure in taking action against the Sarpanch who is still at large despite the lodging of FIR by employees in Police Station Kathua.