After 50 days atop 200-foot tower in Punjab, 2 elderly dam oustees climb down
Sharm Singh and Kulwinder Singh have concluded their 50-day protest atop an electricity tower after receiving assurances from officials regarding their demands for improved compensation and employment prospects for those impacted by the Shahpur Kandi Dam project. Despite battling harsh weather conditions, their resolve remained strong, supported by anxious families and followers. They caution that if the government fails to respond adequately, they may escalate their demands.
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- World
- Topics
- Weather & monsoon, Jobs & careers
- Places
- Punjab
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- The Times Of India
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- yudhvir rana
- Published
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 6:24 pm IST
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