Noida Workers Stage Protest Near Sector 8 Jama Masjid Over Salary Hike; Police Present On Spot
Another protest erupted in Noida after workers gathered near Sector 8 Jama Masjid, demanding a hike in salaries. Police is trying to pacify the situation.
Tension prevailed near Sector 8 Jama Masjid in Noida on Friday after a group of workers staged a protest outside a private company, demanding a salary hike.
Police personnel reached the spot soon after being alerted and are currently engaged in talks with the protesting workers. Efforts are underway to pacify the crowd and ensure that the situation remains under control.
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Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has said that 45 of the 66 people arrested in connection with the recent violence in Noida were not workers, claiming that “external elements” played a significant role in triggering arson and clashes during the protests.
In an official statement, the government described the incident as a “well-planned conspiracy” carried out under the cover of a labour agitation. It added that authorities acted promptly to contain the situation, bringing it under control within hours, with industrial operations now back to normal.
The unrest broke out on Monday when protests by workers demanding higher wages escalated into violence in parts of Noida’s industrial belt. Several vehicles, including police SUVs, were set on fire, public property was damaged, and incidents of stone-pelting were reported.
Probe Points To Non-Workers’ Role
Sharing details from the ongoing investigation, the government said that of the 17 individuals identified in arson cases, 11 have been arrested so far, and eight among them were not workers. Similarly, of the 32 people identified for allegedly instigating violence, 19 have been taken into custody.
Authorities also detained 34 more individuals who were not part of the workforce but were allegedly involved in the protests and attempts to disturb public order.
The statement further noted that four persons have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating the unrest, with agencies probing possible links to organised networks. It alleged that the violence was not merely a case of labour unrest but part of a broader attempt to disrupt Noida’s industrial ecosystem, possibly involving certain political and organised groups.
The role of some social media accounts in spreading misinformation and fuelling tensions is also being examined, the government said.
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