ASHA Worker Slaps Cop During Protest In Hyderabad, Detained

The Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) worker was being taken by the cops in a truck when she slapped him.

A woman healthcare worker slapped a cop in Hyderabad during a protest for a fixed salary hike to Rs 18,000. The Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) worker was being taken by the cops in a truck when she slapped him. The protestor was reportedly hurt after her foot was stuck in the door of the truck.

ASHA workers have been demanding the ruling Congress government in Telangana to fulfil its promise of a salary hike.

Several ASHA workers were also detained by the police as they were protesting against an unfulfilled promise.