Civil Hospital employees in Faisalabad take protest to new heights

Demonstrators climb on top of water tank, threaten to jump off if salaries are not paid.

FAISALABAD: Workers of Civil Hospital, Faisalabad climbed on top of a water tank, threatening to commit suicide if their salaries were not paid, Express News reported on Thursday.

Around 100 demonstrators gathered near the water tank, chanting slogans and holding up placards against the administration of the hospital. Protesters said they have not been paid for the past four months.

In a desperate attempt to have their demands heard, a dozen protesters climbed to the top of the water tank.

Speaking to Express News, demonstrators on the ground stated that the workers on top of the tower would not come down until they were given assurances that their demands would be met.