Conservancy workers boycott work over assault on supervisor in Erode
Rajesh Kumar, a sanitary work supervisor in Zone II of the Corporation, was allegedly assaulted by Sebastian, a resident of Bharathi Nagar, on Tuesday afternoon
Over 500 conservancy workers in Erode went on strike and protested on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, demanding the arrest of a man accused of assaulting a sanitary work supervisor. The dispute disrupted conservancy services in various parts of the city. Rajesh Kumar, a sanitary supervisor in Zone II, was allegedly attacked by Sebastian, a resident of Bharathi Nagar, on Tuesday afternoon.
Sebastian reportedly threatened the workers, used abusive language, and slapped Kumar. When Kumar questioned Sebastian, he allegedly attempted to assault other workers who tried to intervene. The Erode North police registered a case against Sebastian for abusive language and assault. The workers accused the police of not including criminal intimidation in the charges and the Corporation for not taking action against Sebastian.
After talks between Corporation officials and protesters, the strike was called off in the afternoon.
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