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Stones Pelted, Vehicles Set On Fire: Viral Videos Capture Workers Protest In Noida Over Wage Hike

Workers from several industrial units gathered to press their long-pending demand for a salary revision, but the protests soon spiralled into violence.

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Stones Pelted, Vehicles Set On Fire: Viral Videos Capture Workers Protest In Noida Over Wage Hike
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  • Violence broke out in Noida as factory workers protested for salary hikes.
  • Demonstrations escalated into clashes with police, vandalism, and arson across multiple sectors.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action to restore or
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The industrial belt of Phase 2 in Noida witnessed significant unrest on Monday as violence erupted after factory workers staged protests demanding salary hikes.

Several videos shared on social media showed groups of angry employees damaging property and vehicles.

Officials reported that the protest drew large crowds, with workers assembling in significant numbers and raising slogans over delays in pay revision.

Hundreds of factory workers, mainly from the Hosiery Complex, assembled to press for a wage revision, which eventually led to clashes with law enforcement.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state administration and police to take the "strictest possible action" against anti-social elements allegedly instigating factory workers in Noida.

The proterstors also set vehicles on fire, damaged properties. Heavy police deployment was made here to bring the situation under control.

Here are some social media videos reflecting the aggression of the company workers.

One of the videos showed protesters dismantling a police gypsy.

Some users also cautioned about disturbed traffic on the Delhi-Noida route due to the ongoing massive protest, "If you're planning to travel between Delhi and Noida today (or vice versa), make sure you plan ahead before stepping out."

"There is significant traffic congestion across key routes due to ongoing protests, and travel time is much longer than usual. What might normally take minutes could now take hours. Consider checking live traffic updates, opting for alternate routes, or postponing non-essential travel if possible. Stay patient, stay safe, and plan smart," an X user said.

"Delhi Police and Noida Police personnel were deployed to manage the situation and divert traffic, but the heavy volume of vehicles compounded the chaos," PTI reported quoting Delhi police officer.

An X user, who works with a private company, said she left her home around 7:30 am and had been stuck in traffic for over an hour without any significant movement.

Delhi Traffic Police also took to X to inform commuters about the blockade.

"Traffic at Noida severely affected due to on going agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi). Traffic movement towards Noida from the Chilla Border is severely affected," it said in a statement.

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