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Noida Workers Strike: Wages, Law, and Chaos Erupt
13 Apr
Summary
- Workers demand wage increases, citing labour laws.
- Protests turned violent with stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism.
- Traffic at the Delhi-Noida border is severely impacted.
Protests have gripped Noida for the past four to five days, driven by workers demanding wage increases that align with established labour laws. Demonstrations intensified on Friday, April 10, when thousands of workers in Noida's Phase-2 engaged in stone-pelting and confronted police, necessitating a heavy security presence.
The agitation saw protestors vandalize police vehicles and set government cars ablaze earlier this week. These actions have caused considerable disruption, notably leading to a massive traffic jam at the Delhi-Noida border, stranding commuters for extended periods.
Authorities have reinforced police deployment across Gautam Buddh Nagar's industrial zones, with senior officials on-site to manage the situation. A police statement assured that the situation is under control, with ongoing efforts to counsel workers and maintain peace, using minimal force when required. Public appeals have been made to disregard rumors and assure that normalcy is being restored.
