Work stops at Dunlop factory

According to the spokesman, the workers also seriously disrupted operations by forcibly preventing loading and dispatch of finished goods. "Some important customers like the defence services, which almost entirely depends on the Shahgunj plant for its requirement of aircraft tyres were being affected." The corporate office and other divisions of the company, including depots and branch offices were, however, functioning normally, he said.

The decision willÿaffect more than 2,500 employees of Dunlop owned by Manu Chhabria. Theemployees have not been paid wages for the last three months, he said. West Bengal labour minister Santi Ghatak was not available for comment.