Noida workers' protest turns violent: Delhi Police on high alert, UP border sealed after arson and stone-pelting
India

Noida workers' protest turns violent: Delhi Police on high alert, UP border sealed after arson and stone-pelting

Mint·2h ago·Anger

What Happened

A workers' protest in Noida's industrial zones turned violent on Monday, involving stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson. Delhi Police heightened security at all major border entry points connecting Noida to the capital. The protest, centered on salary demands from factory workers in the Hosiery Complex, resulted in vehicle damage and one car being set ablaze. Authorities deployed heavy forces and conducted stringent vehicle checks. Traffic congestion affected thousands of commuters. Officials urged workers to maintain peace.

Key Entities

NoidaDelhi PoliceUttar PradeshWorkers' protestHosiery ComplexDistrict Magistrate Medha RoopamIndustrial zonesSalary revision demands

AI Tools

Original Source

MintRead original →