Hazira Strike: Hind Terminal Workers Protest After L&T Violence at AM/NS Plant

Surat | Gujarat — Tension continues to simmer in Hazira’s industrial belt days after violent protests by L&T workers at the AM/NS India plant, with another wave of labour unrest erupting on Saturday. This time, all surveyors and contract workers of Hind Terminal Pvt Ltd went on strike, demanding fixed 8-hour duty shifts and a salary hike.

The sudden strike sent ripples across the industrial zone, raising fears of escalating unrest in one of Gujarat’s most crucial manufacturing hubs. A large number of workers gathered at the company premises in Hazira, pressing for long-pending demands related to working hours and wages.

“Our primary demand is simple — fix an 8-hour work schedule and revise our salaries. We have been raising these concerns for a long time,” a protesting worker said.

Police Rush to Prevent Escalation

Given the volatile backdrop of the recent L&T workers’ agitation, police wasted no time in responding. A convoy was immediately dispatched to the spot to prevent any untoward incident. Senior officers engaged directly with the protesting workers, urging them to maintain peace and avoid disrupting industrial operations.

Police officials confirmed that the matter was handled through dialogue. “We explained the legal implications and appealed to the workers to maintain law and order. After discussions, the situation has stabilised,” a police officer said.

Following persuasion from authorities, workers were asked to return to duty while discussions on their demands are expected to continue through appropriate channels.

Situation Under Control

As of Saturday morning — the third day since tensions began in the Hazira industrial area — no other plant or company has reported protests. Operations in other industries continue as usual under tight security.

Round-the-clock police patrolling has been intensified across Hazira to prevent any spillover of unrest. Officials described the atmosphere as “peaceful but sensitive.”

Industry observers say the back-to-back protests highlight growing concerns among contract workers over working conditions and compensation in the region’s heavy industrial sector.