Cops convince nurses to end hunger strike

Ludhiana | Thursday | 14th February, 2019

Summary:

PATIALA: The six members of Punjab nursing and ancillary staff union who were sitting on a hunger strike since five days, finally ended their protest on Wednesday after police officials convinced them. Rajan Singla, medical superintendent at government hospital, said, "Though OPD and OT were locked by the protesters, the patients were diagnosed in the emergency wing." "As the protesters locked the gates of the outpatient department (OPD) and general operation theatre (OT) two days ago, the services of the hospital were affected. However, the nurses continued with their agitation in Government Rajindra Hospital.Meanwhile, one of three protesters who had climbed and sat atop the building also come down on Wednesday. However, the emergency services remained functional..