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Panchkula police use water cannons on protesting teachers

Police resorted to the use of water cannons on protesting lecturers near Housing Board Chowk in Panchkula on Tuesday

Updated on: Mar 2, 2022, 02:55:02 IST
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Police resorted to the use of water cannons on protesting lecturers near Housing Board Chowk in Panchkula on Tuesday. The lecturers were protesting against the Haryana government over their demand for assurance of jobs till the age of 58 and equal pay. They protesters said they will continue their agitation till their demands are met.

Police using water cannons against protesting teachers in Panchkula on Tuesday. (Sant Arora/HT)
Police using water cannons against protesting teachers in Panchkula on Tuesday. (Sant Arora/HT)

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