108-ambulance workers threaten indefinite stir from Oct 21 over pending salaries

The employees staged a symbolic protest at Ranchi Sadar Hospital and other spots across the state with begging bowls to highlight the financial hardships being encountered by themRanchi: Around 2,000 drivers and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who are working in the state health department’s 108-ambulance service, on Monday announced an indefinite strike from Oct 21 over their pending wages and other financial emoluments, threatening to ground a fleet of 500 ambulances during the festive season.The employees staged a symbolic protest at Ranchi Sadar Hospital and other spots across the state with begging bowls to highlight the financial hardships being encountered by them.