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The traders at Badiyadka had reportedly questioned the move of the panchayat collecting user fees even though the waste disposal was not carried out.
In this regard, Abdul Rahman (65) and his son Usman (24), traders from Nirchal, approached the Panchayat office on Wednesday to discuss the issue with secretary C. Rajendran. They claimed that the traders had paid user fees till October. However, despite the payments, waste was not being cleared by the workers.
As an argument ensued over the issue, Abdul and Usman, in their complaint filed against the secretary and two others alleged that they were assaulted. The duo were admitted to the hospital for treatment.
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Meanwhile, the Panchayat employees staged a protest alleging obstruction to the performance of their duties.