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108 ambulance staff in Assam dismissed after strike.

Strike led to severe disruption of emergency services.

Dismissals cited as 'major misconduct' by authorities.

Just days after a statewide strike brought emergency medical services to a standstill, authorities have fired a significant number of 108 ambulance staffers who participated in the protest. The dismissals come from what the department described as “illegal strike action” that hampered emergency healthcare access across Assam.

In termination letters issued to the striking workers, the concerned department accused the dismissed personnel of insubordination, dereliction of duty, and deliberate disruption of healthcare services. The letters stated that the staff’s "insubordination and disobedience towards manage

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