Apple supplier Foxconn has apparently just shut down its plant in India. The site in question is in Chennai in southern India and will remain shut this week over recent protests.
According to a Reuters report, protests erupted in the facility that began due to a food poisoning incident. The news arrives from three government sources close to the matter who stated that the factory appeared deserted on Tuesday. The place only had a few cars, which includes a police vehicle that was parked outside. Furthermore, there were no works seen at the site, with only two guards on their posts and a few other security officials being seen.
Unfortunately, Apple and Foxconn have yet to offer any statements regarding this incident. On the other hand, the disruption in the Foxconn’s plant arrives as the Cupertino based giant is dealing with a supply chain bottleneck that has already impacted production for its various electronic gadgets. Back in October, the company had even stated that the supply chain issues would worsen during the holiday season as well.
According to a senior official at the directorate of industrial safety and health in Tamil Nadu, “The factory has been shut since Saturday and will be shut till coming Sunday.” Two other officials also confirmed this news. Meanwhile, local police released dozens of detained individuals that were blocking key highway after the food poisoning incident from last week that led to 150 employees being admitted to a hospital. The site in question produces iPhone 12 models in India, with trial production for iPhone 13 series also being underway at the moment.
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