Many groups and organizations, including members of the AJYCP, along with some employees of Mukesh Hyundai car showroom staged a protest outside the showroom after a senior employee was made to kneel down and hold his ears as punishment.
A photograph that went viral yesterday (June 5) showed an employee of Rishav Himatsingka-owned Mukesh Hyundai made to kneel down and hold his ears as punishment while some other senior employees were seen cutting a cake as part of some celebrations.
The photograph led to angry reactions with many people calling for the arrest of the proprietor. A police complaint was also filed against Rishav Himatsingka at Dispur Police Station.
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Protesters, who also blocked the road in front of the car showroom in Ganeshguri today, demanded action against Rishav and to also ensure that rights of the employees are not violated.
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Meanwhile, another organization has levelled serious accusations of labour rights violation against the Himatsingkas, accusing them of firing employees without even serving them with a notice.
Officials of Orchid India said the Himatsingkas have had past history of violating labour rights. They also announced to take up yesterday’s issue with rights bodies.
