Postal workers in Karnataka announce indefinite strike from December 12; Details here
Bengaluru: The All-India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU) has declared an indefinite strike across the state of Karnataka starting from December 12. The primary objective of the strike is to demand the fulfillment of various demands put forth by the postal workers.
During a press conference held in Bengaluru on Friday, Union General Secretary S.S. Mahadevaiah highlighted the key demands of the rural postal service employees. The union is advocating for the granting of civil servant status to postal workers, along with an 8-hour duty and associated benefits.
Mahadevaiah emphasized that, in line with the recommendations of the Kamlesh Chandra Committee, financial upgradations should be provided to postal employees after completing 12, 24, and 36 years of service. The union is also seeking adequate medical privileges and, based on the committee's report, the provision of 30 days of earned leave per year, along with the ability to accumulate unused leave for 180 days.
Another key demand is for retired postal service employees to receive half of their salary. The indefinite strike is expected to have a impact on postal services across the state.
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Jharkhand: 3 arrested for 'raping' 2 women in Gumla
Gumla (PTI): Three persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly raping two women at a village in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, police said.
All the three accused have been remanded to judicial custody, Gumla Sadar Police Station officer-in-charge, Mahendra Karmali, told PTI.
According to police, one of the women had been called to Gumla Sadar by her boyfriend on Sunday for an outing.
“She arrived at the spot accompanied by a female. The woman’s boyfriend then called a friend, and they took the two women to a secluded place in Sisai police station area in the evening, forcibly made them consume alcohol before raping them,” the officer said.
The accused later called another man to the spot, who also allegedly raped the women, he said.
“The women later reached the Sadar Police Station and lodged a complaint on Sunday night. Police conducted raids and nabbed the three accused on Monday,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
