Noida: Violence erupts at workers’ protests seeking salary hikes, workplace safety

Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Monday at a protest by factory workers seeking wage hikes, with arson, throwing of stones and vandalism reported from several parts of the city, PTI reported.

A large number of workers from several industrial units had gathered in parts of Noida to press long-standing demands that their salaries be increased.

The protests began last week after the Haryana government increased monthly minimum wages to Rs 19,000 from Rs 14,000, The Times of India reported. The minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh is Rs 13,000.

On Monday, several vehicles and other properties were damaged during the violence, which took place in the Phase 2 and Sector 60 areas.

Videos widely shared on social media showed some protesters throwing stones and vandalising property, and security personnel trying to bring the situation under control.

#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— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026

While some social media accounts claimed that security personnel had fired at protesters, the Noida Police said that the claims were incorrect. The police added that it was taking action against...

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