Energy Minister Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza announced that Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) discharged it’s Head of Workers Union and 11 other members of the board of directors, that were transferred to prosecution to face criminal charges. Two hundred and ninety three employees were also dismissed, and fifty others are currently in custody. Seventeen other employees received final warnings, while four others received written warnings.
Dr. Mirza said that the measures were taken by the executive management of the company, to reward loyal employees and punish those who were deliberately absent during the recent crisis.
Dr. Mirza also sent letters to both the Interior and Foreign ministers, requesting them to be informed about any students sponsored by the company who were involved in the recent protests in Bahrain or abroad.
“The company will consequently terminate contracts of such students, either in or outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.”