Special Cell writes to LG, govt, MCDs on possible threat of self immolation by protestors

The Special Cell of Delhi police alerted LG, Delhi Government and MCDs on possible self immolation by striking sanitation workers to attract public and media attention. 

In a confidential letter written on Wednesday the DCP of Special Cell K K Vyas has also requested the concerned authorities to address their grievances. The strike of the MCD employees entered the tenth day on Friday but employees are adamant to call off the stir till a permanent solution.

Sanitation workers, teachers and others have been on roads demanding the payment of salaries, due for several months. 

The police fears with passing days the strike would intensify with the medical fraternity having extended their support. On Friday the MCD employees blocked NH24, Jahangirpuri in north Delhi, in Central Delhi Vikas Marg has been blocked and Laxmi Nagar in east Delhi.

In his letter, the commissioner has also said that strike has led to serious law and order situation in the city, affecting smooth movement of traffic. The police also fears outbreak of epidemic due to piling of garbage.

“Any attempt to lift the garbage by other agencies will be strongly opposed by agitating MCD employees and can result in clashes between them. “Any situation necessitating use of force or any untoward incident causing injury of any of the striking employees or even natural death can further aggravate the situation,” said DCP in the letter.