Chandigarh, Dec. 20 -- Teachers from privately managed, government-aided colleges were detained by the Chandigarh police on Friday evening before they could begin a candle march at Fountain Chowk in Sector 17. The protest was organised by the Chandigarh Aided College Teachers' Association (CACTA) to highlight long-pending service-related demands.

The march was scheduled to coincide with Union home minister Amit Shah's visit to Chandigarh on Friday. CACTA condemned the Chandigarh administration for its continued delay in addressing the teachers' demands, despite repeated assurances.

The teachers' key demands include implementation of career advancement scheme (CAS) promotions with effect from July 18, 2018; release of dearness allowance ...