In pictures: Lady health workers stage sit-in, block Mall road
The protest which was staged at Charing Cross later turned into a sit-in as protestors chanted slogans and blocked traffic. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – Protest staged by lady health workers in Lahore entered its second day on Tuesday as a large number of protestors demanded a revise in service structure and payment of outstanding dues.
The protest which was staged at Charing Cross later turned into a sit-in as protestors chanted slogans and blocked traffic. One of the protestors was shifted to the hospital on Monday after she fell unconscious.
Commuters were troubled by the protest which continued late into the night on Monday and Tuesday blocking roads connecting to Mall Road. Protestors say they will continue the sit-in till their demands are met. Opposition leader in Punjab Assembly Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed also made way to the sit-in on Tuesday to express solidarity with the protesting lady health workers.
Commuters being asked to re-route due to protest by lady health workers on Charing Cross. Photo: OINN
Commuters face traffic problems due to sit-in at Charing Cross by Lady Health Workers. Photo: OINN
Lady health workers stop an ambulance during their sit-in on Mall Road. Photo: OINN
Lady health workers beating the heat with kulfi during their sit-in at Charing Cross against non-payment of salaries. Photo: OINN
Motorcyclist taking alternate routes as Charing Cross remained blocked for traffic due to sit-in by lady health workers in Lahore. Photo: OINN
.jpg)
Motorists compelled to take alternate routes as Mall road remained blocked on Monday night due to the sit-in of health workers from all over the province outside Punjab Assembly. Photo: OINN
.jpg)
A lady health worker rests during the sit-in staged by health workers outside Punjab Assembly. Photo: OINN
.jpg)
Health workers from all over Punjab stage a sit-in for their demands outside Punjab Assembly. Photo: OINN
Lady health workers chant slogans during their sit-in staged on Charing Cross. Photo: OINN
Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed expresses solidarity with lady health workers during their sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly. Photo: OINN
Commuters stage sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly demanding payment of outstanding dues and implementation of service structure. Photo: OINN
