Sabroom , Dec 11, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Sabroom, Dec 11: Protesting against unpaid wages, ONGC outsourced workers blocked the Agartala-Sabroom National Highway near Kalacherra Bazaar on Wednesday morning. 

Both workers and vehicle owners who transport laborers participated in the road blockade and raised demands for their due payments.

It was learnt that, the workers have not been paid for a long time despite continuing their duties. 

Irked by the delays, around 300 workers and vehicle owners staged the demonstration which caused severe traffic disruption.

However, police rushed to the spot to manage the situation. 

Later, after discussions with local representatives and ONGC officials, the protesters agreed to withdraw the blockade.