- The escalating unrest prompted police to use lathi charge to disperse the crowd, Noida Witnesses Tension as Employees Protest Rising Living Costs, LPG Prices
Punjab Newsline | Noida
Tension gripped Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar district on Monday as employees of several private companies staged protests over rising living costs, including expensive LPG cylinders and other essential commodities.
In Sector 57, the situation turned violent as protesters allegedly damaged nearly 50 companies and around 200 vehicles. An attempt was also made to set a company building on fire. The escalating unrest prompted police to use lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
According to reports, the employees anger intensified after initial assurances of talks with company officials were not fulfilled, leading to further escalation of the protest.
Widespread vandalism was reported across multiple sectors. In Sector 59, a police vehicle windshield was damaged, while in Sector 58, protesters resorted to arson and stone-pelting during a procession-like march. Several factories were targeted, with broken glass panes forcing staff to flee the premises.
Police said groups of agitating workers entered company premises and caused extensive damage to property. The unrest spread across industrial areas, with incidents of arson and violent clashes reported throughout the day.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna said that authorities are identifying those responsible for inciting violence during the protest in Noida and warned that strict action will be taken against the culprits.