Striking Indian workers approach embassy in Doha

DUBAI: Nearly 50 Indian workers sitting on a month-long strike in Doha have approached the Indian embassy there, seeking its intervention in releasing their long pending salary.

Over 200 workers of Qatar-based construction company went on a strike last month, complaining that the company denied their salary for more than five months.

Indian Ambassador George Joseph and senior embassy officials on Wednesday held detailed discussions with the striking workers.

The labourers have been depending on their respective community members for their daily bread. The Indian Community Benevolent Fund (ICBF) is providing food to the workers for the last one month.