Ludhiana, July 24 -- Public services at the deputy commissioner (DC) office in Ludhiana and across the state are likely to be affected as government employees of various departments join the statewide strike called by the Punjab Subordinate Services Federation from July 23 to July 26 for the fulfilment of their long-pending demands: implementing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), revision of Punjab pay scales, and restoration of promotional benefits among others.

The employees have warned that if the Punjab government fails to address their long-pending demands, the agitation may be extended beyond the scheduled dates.

Officials said that work in almost all branches of the DC office is expected to be impacted. Services at the offices of the ...