In Patiala district of Punjab, a decree has been issued to the migrant laborers to leave the village. The people of the village have taken this decision by doing panchayat. In the village Chahal of Nabha block of the district, the panchayat has ordered the removal of 4 to 5 thousand migrant laborers living in the village. This decree was released by the village panchayat on Sunday. After the decree, many migrant laborers have left their rented houses.
Two residents of the village Sukhraj Singh Noni and Shamsher Singh said that a large number of migrant laborers were living in the village, which has increased the crime and other incidents. That is why the panchayat took this decision. On the other hand, the police said that they have calmed the situation.
Time was given till April 1
Migrant workers in Punjab are playing an important role in agriculture and industries. But recently, incidents of evacuating laborers have increased in some villages. In this episode, the panchayat has taken this decision in Chahal village of Nabha block. Alleging that migrant laborers make a nuisance and are increasing crime. The panchayat gave him time to leave the village by 1 April, due to which many laborers have already left. The locks on their left rented houses are testifying to this.
Police filed a case on five
However, when an attempt was made to talk to the panchayat sarpanch and other members on this issue, they refused to come in front of the camera. But two persons of the village came forward and said that they will not allow the migrant laborers to live in the village. At the same time, some people are also opposing this decision, but they are also avoiding speaking something publicly. The police have registered a case against five people of the village so that the atmosphere does not deteriorate.
People of the entire village decided
Sukhraj Singh Noni and Shamsher Singh, residents of village Chahal, said that about 7 thousand migrant laborers are working in the factory located near the village. Since his arrival, theft and other criminal incidents have increased. Even before the panchayat was formed, the condition was laid that the migrant laborers would be evacuated from the village. The panchayat issued this decree with the consent of the entire village. However, some local people, who used to rent these laborers, are opposing and threatening it.
Police warned
He also said that this is not only the decree of his village, but the panchayats of about 10 villages nearby have also issued a similar order. But the police have only registered a case against him and they are being threatened. The people of the panchayat are reluctant to come in front of the camera because of this. The police have warned them that if they do any rhetoric or demonstration, action will also be taken against them.
Some people of the village in support
Jaspreet Singh, in -charge of Sadar Bhadas, Tehsil police station of Nabha, said that pressure was being made to remove the migrant laborers living in the village. They had received a written complaint from the villagers not to remove the workers. Apart from this, a temporary case has been registered against five mischievous elements. He told that the situation is quiet at the moment, and both sides have been explained.