Hindalco Industries Limited's labour union groups clash in Hirakund

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Tension gripped Hirakud on Friday after two groups of labour unions of Hindalco Industries Limited (HIL) clashed with both the groups claiming to be the genuine union. At least 130 contract labourers were taken into preventive custody by the police to avert any untoward incident. Sources said a labour union of HIL split into two groups with each claiming to be the genuine union and using the same registration number. They had even moved the office of Deputy Labour Commissioner (DLC) here over the issue.