Haryana Police Warn CITU Leaders Over Strike Call Amid Protests
Haryana police issue notice to CITU leaders over strike call
The Hindu
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The Haryana Police issued notices to leaders of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) for allegedly inciting a strike on April 16 through a social media video. This action follows the union's call for statewide protests demanding the release of 55 workers arrested for recent violence.
- 01Haryana Police issued notices to CITU leaders for inciting a strike.
- 02The strike is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
- 03CITU is protesting the arrest of 55 workers involved in violence.
- 04Legal action may follow if any cognizable offence is committed.
- 05Notices were served to CITU general secretary Jai Bhagwan and vice-president Vinod Kumar.
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The Haryana Police have issued notices to Jai Bhagwan (general secretary of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, CITU) and Vinod Kumar (vice-president of CITU) for allegedly inciting a strike scheduled for April 16, 2026. This strike coincides with CITU's statewide protests demanding the release of 55 workers who were arrested for their involvement in violence earlier in the week. The police notice, served under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, warns that legal action will be taken if any cognizable offence occurs as a result of the speech shared on social media. The situation highlights the tensions between labor unions and law enforcement in Haryana, India.
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The strike could disrupt local industries and services in Haryana, affecting workers and employers alike.
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