Ludhiana, Jan. 16 -- A worker died after being caught in a machine at a forging factory in the Kanganwal area on Thursday morning. A protest erupted in the area after labourers gathered outside the factory and staged a protest. They accused negligence on the part of the owner of the factory and demanded compensation for the family.

A heavy police force was deployed in the area. The deceased has been identified as Ranjit Kumar, 35. He was working as a BCM operator. The incident took place at around 7 am.

Soon after the incident, angry workers gathered outside the factory. At 8 am, they staged a sit-in. Workers and union leaders closed the factory gate and raised slogans. Senior police officers reached the spot and held talks with the pro...