Noida clashes: Police link unrest to WhatsApp groups, QR code-based mobilisation
Mint·7h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Noida police claim worker protests over minimum wages were orchestrated through WhatsApp groups and QR codes rather than spontaneous. Around 350 suspects were arrested. Vehicles were burned and stone pelting occurred. Seven FIRs were filed. Authorities investigated potential external funding. Uttar Pradesh increased interim minimum wages by 21 percent for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad effective April 1.
Key Entities
NoidaGautam Buddha NagarGhaziabadGautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi SinghUttar PradeshChief Minister Yogi AdityanathWhatsApp groupsminimum wage21 percent wage increase