Violence in Noida as factory workers protest seeking higher wages
Indian Express·16h ago·Anger
What Happened
Thousands of factory workers from Noida's industrial areas protested violently Monday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. Workers threw stones, damaged vehicles, and set some on fire. The escalation followed two days of peaceful protests starting Friday. The UP government had announced welfare measures Saturday, including mandatory double overtime pay. Police detained over 60 people and registered seven FIRs. A government committee began investigating the unrest.
Key Entities
Noida factory workersUttar Pradesh governmentChief Minister Yogi AdityanathUP Director General of Police Rajeev KrishnaGautam Buddha Nagar district magistrate Medha RoopamIndustrial Development CommissionerIOCL refineryHURL fertiliser unit