Maruti Suzuki has said its
Manesar plant will remain closed for a second day on Friday, after the
management and workers violence on Wednesday led to a senior company official being killed.
"The plant will remain closed today," a company spokesperson said.
Leaders of Maruti Suzuki Workers Union (MSWU) could not be contacted for their comments on future course of action.
A worker, however, said many of them are staying away from their respective places fearing that they could be arrested. "It is difficult to say now what we will do. We are also unable to contact our union leaders," the worker said.
Shares of Maruti Suzuki were trading flat in morning trade, up 0.36 per cent at Rs 1,121.70 at 11.16 am on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The scrip had lost over 8 per cent on Thursday.
General Manager (HR) Awanish Kumar Dev was
burnt beyond recognition while 100 others were injured during the violence. Kumar's body was identified on Thursday by his family and the company alleged that the violence was an orchestrated act of mob, which has implications beyond one company or region.
Taking a serious view of the violence, Haryana Chief Secretary P K Chaudhery had said a special investigating team has been formed under Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon, Ravinder Tomar, to investigate the matter.
The company had stated on Thursday that it was "still assessing the total damage to property and facilities from the acts of arson. What is clear is that the office facilities have been burnt beyond repair, as have the main gate, security office and the fire safety section."
"We will shortly announce our decision on the next steps with regard to resuming operations in these facilities," the company had said.
Haryana Police had secured the plant and about 1,300 policemen have been deployed.
On Thursday,
91 employees were arrested and produced before a local magistrate, who remanded them to 14 days judicial custody.
They have been accused of various charges, including rioting with weapons, murder, attempt to murder, unlawful assembly, assault and trespass.
With inputs form PTI
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