The strike by 2,200 contractual and ad-hoc employees of the Haryana Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services has entered its third week, with no fresh negotiations since initial discussions on April 8. The employees are demanding ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) compensation for the families of two firefighters who died in a fire incident in Faridabad, Haryana in February, along with a government job for a dependent. They are also seeking regularization of their positions, a ₹25,500 (approximately $300 USD) grade pay, allowances, and a retirement age of 58 years. Despite the strike, the department continues to manage operations using personnel from other departments, as fire incidents have surged during the summer months. Union representatives have expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the government, noting that no meetings have occurred in the last two weeks.