Tension erupted at the labour quarters of JCT Mill Phagwara on Wednesday night after workers gherao Umesh Garg, Corporate Interim Resolution Professional (CIRP) of JCT Mill, demanding resolution of long-pending issues, including unpaid bonus and provident fund dues.

According to reports, the incident occurred when Garg arrived at the labourers’ residential quarters in an Innova car (PB-07-BY-6976). During his visit, he allegedly asked the workers to vacate the quarters, warning that the houses would otherwise be demolished. The statement angered the labourers, prompting a spontaneous protest. Within minutes, around 140–150 workers, led by senior labourer Ram Kumar, gathered at the site, surrounding Garg and his vehicle and demanding immediate redressal of their grievances.

The protester

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