Gurugram, Aug. 2 -- A large number of forest department workers from across Haryana staged a protest outside the residence of state Cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh in Gurugram on Sunday, demanding regularisation of their services, restoration of the muster roll system and a minimum monthly wage of Rs.26,000.

The protest, organised by the Forest Department Workers' Union, Haryana, affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), began with a gathering at Kamla Nehru Park at around 11am, before workers marched to the minister's residence carrying placards and raising slogans. The protest continued till 2.30pm on Sunday.

Union leaders said the workers have been employed in the forest department for several years but continue to wo...