Noida Protests: Workers Clash With Police, Torch Vehicles In Violent Demonstration Over Salary Hike Demand | Watch

Noida Protests: On Monday morning, chaos unfolded across Noida sectors as hundreds of employees demanding a salary hike took to the streets in protest. Gathering in large numbers near Sector 60 and 62, the workers blocked the main road, raising slogans and disrupting regular traffic, jagran.com reported.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A large number of employees of a company gather in protest over their demands for a salary increment, in Phase 2 of Noida. Vehicles and properties were damaged, and stone pelting also occurred during the protest. Heavy Police deployment has been made here… pic.twitter.com/YXByyBMWQr

— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026

During the protests, vehicles and property were vandalised in Noida's Phase 2. Stones were pelted and vehicles was set on fire. The protest was carried out by people working in a Noida-based company. They have been demanding salary increases for quite some time now.

Protests At Four Places In Noida

-Hosiery Complex in Phase-2, around Madrasan Factory

-Near Sector-60 Metro Station

-Near Sector-62 roundabout

-In the factory premises of Sector-63

A police vehicle was also vandalised. (Jagran Image)

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The road blockade has led to severe traffic congestion, causing inconvenience for office-goers. It being a busy Monday morning, commuters travelling from Noida Sector 60 are facing long delays and gridlocks.

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The violent protests come after a meeting was held in the Noida Authority to maintain industrial peace, in which the Principal Secretary (Labour) and Labour Commissioner, UP, participated virtually and discussed topics including the protection of 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

— DM NOIDA Gautam Buddha Nagar (@dmgbnagar) April 12, 2026

What Did Noida Entrepreneurs Association Say On Protests?

The industrial organisation Noida Entrepreneurs Association said that after a meeting with the authority, police, administration, and labour department, all factory owners were persuaded to resume work immediately on seven points. The entrepreneurs also gave their consent, but since Sunday was a holiday, the employees planned this protest on Monday. Employees of Madrasan, Laxmi Remote, located in Phase 2, and Sahu Export, located in Phase 3, participated in this protest.

Upon receiving information about the unrest, police officials promptly reached the spot. Additional Police Commissioner Rajiv Narayan Mishra stated that adequate force has been ensured in the industrial unit areas of Gautam Buddha Nagar Commissionerate. Police and senior administrative officials are present at all locations. The situation is being closely monitored. Police and senior administrative officials are continuously persuading workers to maintain peace and restraint. Peace is being maintained using minimal force. Authorities have urged people to not spread rumours.