Trade leaders in Haldwani have alleged that an office-bearer of a student union is carrying out illegal collections in the market. The allegation was made in a press note issued to the media.
The traders’ organisation said harassment of business owners would not be tolerated. Haldwani metropolitan president Kailash Joshi and metropolitan general secretary Madhukar Banola called for support for any trader facing pressure or difficulties.
Complaint to SP City
District president Vipin Gupta raised the matter with SP City Harvansh Singh by telephone. Singh assured him that the allegation would be examined and that action against the accused could be taken according to law after the inquiry.
The available information does not establish the allegation as proven. It records a complaint by trade leaders and a police assurance that the matter will be investigated.
District general secretary Harsh Vardhan Pandey appealed to traders to stand with business owners in their surrounding areas. He asked them to immediately inform the president and general secretary of their local market unit about any problem or suspicious activity.
The trade organisation said the safety and dignity of traders, along with an environment in which they can conduct business without fear, remain among its highest priorities.
Conclusion
Haldwani trade leaders have sought police scrutiny of the alleged illegal collections. The next verified step is an inquiry, followed by any action considered appropriate under the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What have Haldwani traders alleged?
They have alleged that an office-bearer of a student union is carrying out illegal collections in the market.
Q. Who raised the complaint with the police?
District president Vipin Gupta raised the matter with SP City Harvansh Singh by telephone.
Q. What did the SP City assure traders?
He assured them that the matter would be investigated and that action could be taken according to law.
Q. What did the trade organisation say about trader harassment?
It said that harassment of any trader would not be tolerated.
Q. What have traders been asked to do?
They have been asked to support nearby traders and report problems or suspicious activity immediately to their local market unit’s president and general secretary.
Q. Has the allegation been established?
No. The available information records an allegation and a police assurance of an inquiry; it does not establish the claim as proven.
