Noida Protest: Violence, Vandalism Erupt

• Noida protests erupted after workers demanded salary increases.
• Officials held a meeting to discuss worker interests & safety yesterday.
• Police deployed & used tear gas to control the violent situation.

Violence broke out in Phase 2 of Noida in Uttar Pradesh after workers gathered to protest over their demands for a salary increase.

During the protest, vehicles and properties were vandalised, and stones

were thrown, leading to chaos in the area. Police rushed to the spot and deployed a heavy force to control the situation. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Vehicles and properties vandalised and stones pelted in Phase 2 of Noida where a large number of employees of a company gathered in protest over their demands for a salary increment. Heavy Police deployment made here to bring the situation under control.… pic.twitter.com/1B0axJZSBN

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The protesting workers had raised several demands, including bonus payments, weekly offs, overtime pay, and timely salaries. They also called for the formation of a sexual harassment committee, a grievance cell, and the issuance of salary slips.

Meeting held a day before

A day before the violence, the Noida District Magistrate had held an important meeting at the Noida Authority to maintain industrial peace.

Senior officials, including the Principal Secretary (Labour) and the Labour Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, joined the meeting virtually. Discussions focused on protecting workers’ interests, double payment for overtime, bonus, weekly holidays and workplace safety.

औद्योगिक शांति बनाए रखने के हेतु नोएडा प्राधिकरण में महत्वपूर्ण बैठक संपन्न हुई,जिसमें प्रमुख सचिव(श्रम)एवं श्रम आयुक्त,उ0प्र0 ने वर्चुअल रूप से प्रतिभाग करते हुए श्रमिकों के हितों की सुरक्षा, ओवरटाइम का दोगुनाभुगतान,बोनस,साप्ताहिकअवकाश एवंकार्यस्थल सुरक्षा सहित विषयों पर चर्चाकी pic.twitter.com/Ui7XaDGHai

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Authorities said efforts are ongoing to bring the situation under control. Further details are awaited.