Officials from the primary and secondary education departments are threatening a statewide strike from January 19 over the Shalarth ID fraud case. They allege intimidation and arrests for co-signing salary documents, despite assurances of proper investigation. The association demands protection for officers until formal inquiries are completed, stating that current actions are unfair and damage departmental morale. District associations have already resolved not to co-sign salary payments in private schools until the issue is resolved.