Ram Shanker, president of the union, alleged that since the last twenty days, members of the union were being denied entry into various sectors by the respective beat officers. The members said that since they were out of work since the last 20 days, their families were suffering. Ram Shanker said that a deputation of their members were trying to seek an appointment with the IGP but alleged that they were refused for the same by her staff.

The members threatened to go on hunger strike outside the office of the IGP until job normalcy was restored in the city. They said their families were starving due to this decision of the UT police, so an arrangement for food for their families should be made by the police department in case they intend to continue with the alleged policy of debarring the kabaris from collecting junk.

Kirti Samaj Forum floats party
Kirti Samaj Forum, in a meeting held here on May 11, has decided to float a new political party called the "Kirti Samaj Party" to "watch over the interests of the working class". It was decided to field candidates for the coming Lok Sabha polls from all over the country. The meeting was chaired by S.S. Bhurjee, president of the forum. According to a press release issued by the Senior vice-president of the forum R.P. Singh here yesterday, a candidates Selection Board was also formulated.