Bengaluru:
Violence broke out at a Taiwanese technology giant’s plant near Bengaluru after some employees, reportedly angry over salaries, vandalised the facility’s premises today morning. While the company, Wistron Corporation, is yet to respond, the Karnataka government has strongly condemned the incident.
The employees suddenly turned violent today over their salaries – a matter that has lingered for months, according to reports. The protesters raised slogans against the managment, pelted stones at the office, and set afire a company name board and a vehicle.
The police reached the location, some 50 kilometres east of Bengaluru, shortly after and mildly baton-charged the protesters to disperse them.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr C Ashwathnarayan condemned the violence in a series of tweets.
“It is imperative that nobody takes the law in their own hands. There are appropriate forums to resolve such issues without indulging in this wanton violence,” Ashwathnarayan, who is also the state IT and Biotechnology Minister, said.
Strongly condemn the incident of violence at Wistron’s factory in Narasapura, Kolar.
It is imperative that nobody takes the law in their own hands. There are appropriate forums to resolve such issues without indulging in this wonton violence.
1/4— Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N. (@drashwathcn) December 12, 2020
He said strict action would be taken against the “errant elements” but also promised that all workers’ rights will be “duly protected” and their dues cleared.
