 Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: In a shocking incident, two laborers from Ramban, Tariq Ahmed and Ishtiyaq Ahmed, working in Jammu, were brutally assaulted by two individuals over a wages dispute.
The victims, who had pending wages for one and a half months, were allegedly attacked with an iron rod near Nikki Tawi in Jammu.
The dispute escalated when Tariq Ahmed was asked to come to Jammu to collect his pending payment. Upon his arrival with his mother, he was reportedly threatened by the employer, stating that they would not pay him if he brought his mother along.
When Tariq and Ishtiyaq reached Jammu as instructed, they were confront When Tariq and Ishtiyaq reached Jammu as instructed, they were confronted by the accused, who brutally attacked them with an iron rod near Nikki Tawi.
The incident has been reported to Nowabad Police Station, and the Station House Officer (SHO) has confirmed the registration of a complaint.
Police have initiated an investigation into the matter, and efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits involved in the assault.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and fair treatment of laborers, and local authorities are urged to take swift action to ensure justice for the victims and prevent such incidents in the future. | 