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Haridwar’s Pathri cooperative staff strike enters 12th day, farmers unable to get farm supplies

Employees at cooperative societies in Pathri have continued their strike for the 12th day, keeping offices locked and stopping all work. Farmers from nearby areas say they are returning without fertiliser and pesticides needed for some crops, while staff members remain away from duty over their demands.

Editor: Khatima News Published: 12 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM Updated: 12 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM

Haridwar’s Pathri cooperative staff strike enters 12th day, farmers unable to get farm supplies.

PATHRI, Haridwar — The strike by employees of cooperative societies in the area continued for the 12th day on Monday, leaving the societies locked and all related work suspended.

Secretaries and employees at cooperative societies in Badshahpur, Tehri Displaced (Pathri), Dhanpura (Katarpur) and Peetpur (Alawalpur) have been on strike since 1 October over their demands. The continued shutdown has affected farmers who depend on these societies for agricultural supplies.

Farmers unable to obtain supplies

Farmers Prem Singh, Rajesh Kumar, Irshad Ali and Javed Ali said some crops currently require fertiliser and pesticides. However, the strike has forced them to return empty-handed from the cooperative societies.

The disruption means farmers cannot complete purchases through the affected societies while the strike continues. The report does not provide details of the employees’ demands or any alternative arrangement for distributing fertiliser and pesticides.

Societies remain locked

Ajay Pal Singh, secretary of the Badshahpur Cooperative Society, said the society had been locked because of the strike. The closures at the named societies have continued since employees stopped work on 1 October.

The available information does not state whether negotiations have taken place, when the strike may end or whether the employees and authorities have reached an agreement. The next development will depend on the continuation of the strike and any decision by the concerned employees or authorities.

Conclusion

The cooperative society employees’ strike in Pathri has reached its 12th day, keeping 4 societies closed and preventing farmers from obtaining needed fertiliser and pesticides through them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long has the strike continued?

The strike continued for the 12th day on Monday. Employees have been on strike since 1 October.

Q. Which cooperative societies are affected?

The affected societies are in Badshahpur, Tehri Displaced (Pathri), Dhanpura (Katarpur) and Peetpur (Alawalpur).

Q. Why are employees on strike?

The secretaries and employees are on strike over their demands. The specific demands are not stated in the available information.

Q. How has the strike affected farmers?

Farmers say they are unable to obtain fertiliser and pesticides needed for some crops. They have been returning empty-handed from the cooperative societies.