Protest in front of MSEZ gate in Surathkal demanding jobs, outrage against GAIL India
Surathkal: A protest erupted on Monday morning near the MSEZ (Mangalore Special Economic Zone) gate, as aggrieved individuals who lost their land for JBF alleged that GAIL India, owned by MSEZ, has been denying them employment for a year.
The protesters, who were permanent employees of JBF for the last 8 years, claimed that despite the closure of JBF in 2020 due to financial difficulties and its acquisition by GAIL India in 2023, the company has been delaying in providing them with permanent employment. They stated that despite repeated attempts to contact the company, they have not received a proper response.
Seventy-five aggrieved employees blocked the road at the main gate of MSEZ to stage their protest.
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Several leaders, including Congress leader Pratibha Kulai, Shahul Hameed Bajpe, Congress Labor Organization’s Lawrence, Jokatte Gram Panchayat Member Lokesh Pujari, Bala Panchayat President Shankar Jogi, Member Soumya, Vijaya Kana, Raita Morcha President Rajesh, former member Adam, and Santosh Koreya, along with Shakti Kendra leaders, joined the protest.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
