An officer of the Bokaro Steel Plant was on Tuesday attacked by the workers of the plant, who also vandalised his car when he got into it in an attempt to escape. The officer, a deputy manager at the Water Treatment Plant in BSL, did not sustain injuries.

The incident that occurred a day ahead of a workers’ strike at Gol Chakkar in front of the office of the executive director (works) has agitated the Bokaro Steel Officers Association. The workers have scheduled a protest on June 30 demanding pay revision and other benefits.

Reacting over the incident, Bokaro Steel Officers Association president AK Sinha said, “The incident occurred when officers on duty were moving from one place to another to discharge their official duties. The workers staging demonstration tried to interrupt the movements of the officers. The victim was also stopped intentionally by workers near Gol Chakkar. They insulted him and vandalised his vehicle.”

“The agitators became violent without any reason and attacked the officer. They were saying "officer hai isko maro" (he is an officer, beat him up). We really condemn this act and request the management to inquire the matter and take strict action immediately,” he added.

BSL spokesperson Manikant Dhan said, “Tt is an unfortunate incident and law will take its own course. Management on its part is also enquiring into the incident,” The matter has been informed to director in-charge at BSL, Amarendu Prakash, and other senior officials.