The Times of India

Fresh protests erupted in Noida over salary hikes, while police revealed social media accounts from Pakistan allegedly fueled earlier labor unrest. Investigations point to a coordinated effort involving digital misinformation and on-ground mobilization by groups like Mazdoor Bigul Dasta, with several arrests made and more accused sought.

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Noida police claim two Pakistan-operated X accounts, Anushi Tiwari and Meer Ilyas Inc, fanned violence during a labour protest by spreading false death claims. Authorities are also investigating the 'Mazdoor Bigul Dasta' group for allegedly mobilizing and inciting workers, with three key individuals identified and two arrested.

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Uttar Pradesh government stated that external elements were key in inciting violence during Noida protests, with 45 of 66 arrested not being workers. The government described the incident as a well-planned conspiracy to disrupt Noida's economic ecosystem, involving political and organized groups. Order has been restored, and industrial activity has normalized.

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Noida police have filed an FIR against social media users for spreading fake videos, including an old clip falsely presented as a Noida incident of police brutality. This misinformation surfaced amid ongoing worker protests, exacerbating tensions and property damage.

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Protests over minimum wage implementation intensified across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Factory workers blocked roads and clashed with police in industrial hubs like Faridabad and Palwal. Workers demanded enforcement of revised minimum wages, alleging exploitative conditions. Authorities attributed the agitation to misinformation and are taking action against those involved. The situation is now under control.

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Following violent clashes over wage demands, Noida saw heavy police presence and route marches as investigators flagged a possible organized WhatsApp syndicate. Over 300 arrests were made, and seven FIRs registered, with the situation now under control after an interim 21% wage hike was announced.

Fresh unrest erupted in Noida's Phase-2 as workers, allegedly mobilized through WhatsApp groups with provocative messages, regrouped and pelted stones. Police intervened swiftly, deploying heavy forces to contain the situation and prevent a repeat of Monday's widespread violence. Investigations are underway to trace the origins of these digital networks and identify organizers.

Noida witnessed violent protests and arson on Monday. Workers, angered by a wage hike in Gurgaon, blocked roads causing citywide traffic collapse. Vehicles were set ablaze, and police faced stone-pelting. Over 200 people were detained. The unrest highlights growing worker discontent over wage disparities and living costs.

Following recent unrest, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant increase in minimum wages for all worker categories, implemented retrospectively from April 1. This decision, approved by the CM, aims to address demands for higher pay and better conditions after large-scale factory worker protests.

Noida witnessed massive industrial worker protests over wages, escalating into widespread violence, arson, and vandalism across multiple sectors. Authorities are investigating potential links to organized misinformation and even Pakistan-backed destabilization attempts, while also flagging a possible Naxal revival.

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