NJMC workers withdraw hunger strike

Monday, May 22, 2006, 19:49 [IST]

Barrackpore, May 22 (UNI) National Jute Mill Corporation workers today withdrew their eight-day long hunger strike at Titagarh mill in North 24 Parganas after police intervention.

At least five workers, including a woman, resorted to strike demanding resumption of production in Khardah and Kennison jute mills and suspension of VRS from May 15.

Police have sent Md Salim (51), a worker, to the sub-divisional hospital after his health deteriorated.

Meanwhile, a Sub-divisional Magistrate met the striking employees in front of the Kennison jute mill and asked them to sit for discussion.

NJMC union, however, warned and said they would resume hunger strike if their demands were not met within next 13 days.

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