On Tuesday, fresh violence broke out once again in Noida. Stone pelting was reported in Sector 80, even as police said they managed to calm the workers there. At the same time, tension continued in Sector 70,
where stones were repeatedly thrown at police personnel. Authorities said efforts were ongoing to bring the crowd under control.
In Sector 121’s Cleo County, police vehicles were also targeted with stones as the unrest spread to residential areas.
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Violence after Monday’s protest
The fresh incidents come a day after widespread violence in the city. What began as a protest over wages on Monday quickly turned into large-scale unrest. More than 40,000 factory workers clashed with security forces across over 80 locations.
Major roads were blocked, traffic was heavily affected, and security was tightened across Noida. The situation became more serious in Phase-2 and Sector 63, where vehicles were set on fire and stone pelting was reported. Public and private property suffered damage, and several vehicles were torched.
Police used tear gas and deployed heavy forces to control the situation.
Around 300 people have been arrested for arson and vandalism, while over 100 others have been detained for questioning. Officials said CCTV footage is being examined to identify more individuals involved.
On Monday, following the protests the Uttar Pradesh government hiked the workers’ wages.
Maids join Tuesday’s protests
On Tuesday, the protests intensified further as domestic workers, including maids working in housing societies, gathered in Cleo County, Sector 121. They demanded higher wages and better working conditions, said PTI.
Protesters said their current pay does not match rising living costs. They also alleged lack of leave and excessive workload. Many said they would not return to work until their demands are met.
Hundreds of Motherson Workers Protest In Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi
In a similar case, hundreds of workers gathered outside Motherson India Private Limited in the Pathredi industrial area of Bhiwari in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district, staging a mass strike over wages and working conditions. Around 1,000 to 2,000 employees, including both men and women, raised slogans at the factory gate. The protesters demanded fair wage increases, better working hours, and action against alleged misconduct, assault, and threats by senior officials. Workers also claimed they were being harassed and warned of termination by the management. The company employs over 8,000 people, and the situation remains tense, with authorities closely monitoring the developments.
