Chandigarh Police use water cannons to stop employees’ march towards Vidhan Sabha over DA demand; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 7, 2026: Chandigarh Police on Friday used water cannons to disperse members of a Punjab government employees' union who were marching towards the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to press for their pending demands.
The protesting employees were demanding the release of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and the fulfilment of other long-standing demands. As they attempted to move towards the Assembly, police intervened and used water cannons to prevent them from proceeding.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: Police used water cannons to disperse members of the Punjab government employees' union. These employees were marching towards the Punjab Legislative Assembly to press for their pending demands, including an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). pic.twitter.com/JNJc0lGOJm
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2026