In Photos: How The Noida Protest Turned Into A War Zone
Noida Industrial Area Tense After Workers' Protest Turns Violent
Factory workers during a protest demanding a hike in wages, in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
The protest turned violent in several areas, with incidents of stone-pelting, vandalism of office property, and damage to vehicles reported.
In Sector 84 (Phase 1), protesters allegedly set vehicles on fire, with at least two vehicles gutted during the unrest.
Police deployed heavy security at key locations and used tear gas shells to disperse crowds and bring the situation under control.
The agitation spread to Sector 62 and other industrial areas, leading to large gatherings and escalating tensions.
The protests severely disrupted traffic across Noida and adjoining regions, with diversions in place and congestion reported at key points like the Crown Plaza flyover.
Authorities said efforts are underway to restore normalcy, urging workers to remain peaceful while assuring that their wage hike demands will be considered.