Ludhiana, Jan. 12 -- The outsourced employees of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) working as complaint handling bikes (CHB) and complaint handling wagons (CHW) have announced a protest on January 20 in Ludhiana under the banner of the Powercom and Transco Contract Workers Union. Reportedly, these employees are responsible for attending to electricity related complaints, restoring supply during breakdowns and carrying out emergency repairs often in high risk conditions.

The decision to protest follows two fatal electrocution incidents in the state involving CHB workers within a span of two days along with serious injuries to another worker who is currently battling for his life. The deceased have been identified as Gur Pyar ...