Khushiram’s experience indicates that in certain areas, there seems to have been an effort to ensure union leaders could not join the strike. He and the other twelve workers were released by the police after being charged with Section 151 (causing disturbance of public peace) and Section 107 (instigating others to do the same) of Indian Penal Code. Khushiram alleged the Haryana police went to neighbouring villages and forced those who were on strike to join work. ACP Dharambir of Manesar refuted these allegations. He told Newslaundry that the 13 workers were detained after the management from Maruti Suzuki complained against them.