Patiala, Feb. 26 -- Employees of Punjab's drug de-addiction centres have announced an indefinite strike starting March 5, demanding the regularisation of their services and a safer working environment. The staff is considered the backbone of the state's anti-drug campaign, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'. The protesting employees allege a hostile work environment, citing repeated incidents of inmates attempting to escape and a lack of adequate security at the centres. Parminder Singh, state president of the Government De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Employees' Union, said a protest would be held in Chandigarh on March 5, and the strike will continue until the demands are met. Health department officials have warned that strict action, including termination, may be taken against employees. HTC...