Guwahati, Dec 17: The All Assam 108 Mrityunjoy Employee Association, which includes ambulance drivers, technicians, and emergency response personnel, has been protesting for 16 days at the Chachal protest site as of December 16.

Representatives from the association stated that they will persist with their demonstrations until the State government takes action to regularize their employment.

In a related update, EMRI Green Health Services has set a deadline of December 22 for its employees to return to work.

According to a statement, non-compliance could lead to further actions, including termination, with affected employees receiving their final dues as per the relevant regulations.

As of now, EMRI Green Health Services has reportedly dismissed around 850 employees statewide due to their absence during the protests.

On the 10th day of their protest, workers engaged in traditional mourning rituals, including Doha ceremonies and hair shaving, to honor the 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement, commemorating Swahid Diwas.

The rituals emphasized the gravity of their situation and aimed to convey a strong message to the government regarding their ongoing struggle for livelihood, dignity, and job security.