Which Company’s Workers Are Protesting In Noida? All About The Violent Strike And Its Reasons
Noida Phase 2 Protest LIVE: Why are workers staging violent strikes in Noida Phase 2. Know the reason behind salary hike demand.
A massive protest by a labour union in Noida demanding a salary hike turned violent on Monday, with agitated workers engaging in arson, stone-pelting, and vandalising cars.
The company whose employees are staging the violent protests in Noida is Staunch Electronics, sources told ABP Live. The private company is situated in Noida Sector 83. The unrest, which started as a strike, spread across multiple industrial areas, disrupting normal life and traffic movement.
Protest Turns Violent
The demonstration began in the Hosiery Complex in Noida Phase 2, where workers assembled outside the company premises demanding a pay hike. However, the situation soon spiralled out of control, with protesters allegedly vandalising vehicles and properties and pelting stones during clashes with the police. A car was also set on fire amid the chaos, further intensifying tensions.
Incidents of arson were also reported, particularly in Sector 84 of Phase 1, where at least two vehicles were set ablaze. Protests further spread to Sector 62, amplifying unrest across multiple industrial zones.
Police personnel were deployed in large numbers at the protest site, and measures including the use of tear gas were taken to bring the situation under control. Authorities confirmed that several individuals were detained as part of efforts to restore order. More than 50 individuals have been detained in connection with the violence.
Administration Response and Prior Assurances
The violence comes despite recent efforts by the district administration to address workers’ concerns. On Sunday, District Magistrate Medha Roopam held a meeting with the Principal Secretary (Labour) and the state Labour Commissioner to discuss issues such as protection of workers’ interests, double payment for overtime, bonuses, weekly holidays, and workplace safety.
In a post on X, the District Magistrate said, "An important meeting was held in the Noida Authority to maintain industrial peace, in which the Principal Secretary (Labour) and Labour Commissioner, UP, participated virtually and discussed topics including the protection of workers' interests, double payment for overtime, bonus, weekly holidays, and workplace safety."
Ahead of the protest, she had also appealed to workers to maintain peace and not be influenced by rumours, urging them to cooperate in maintaining law and order. She shared control room numbers for assistance and called on workers to carry out their duties peacefully.
Authorities stated that adequate police presence has been ensured, with senior officials monitoring the situation. Efforts are ongoing to restore order, with officials urging protesters to remain peaceful and avoid spreading rumours.
Traffic Disruptions Across NCR
The protest triggered widespread traffic chaos, severely affecting movement in Noida and adjoining areas. Key routes, including those in Phase 2 and Sector 62, witnessed heavy congestion.
The situation worsened at the Delhi-Noida border, where vehicular movement came to a near standstill during peak office hours. Major arterial roads, including NH-9, were heavily impacted, leaving commuters stranded for hours.
Long queues of vehicles stretched for several kilometres, with many travellers reporting little to no movement. Frustrated commuters shared updates on social media, highlighting delays and lack of clarity.
One commuter said she left home early in the morning but remained stuck for over an hour, adding that people had started stepping out of their vehicles to assess the situation.
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