Protests by factory workers demanding a hike in wages turned violent in parts of Noida on Monday (April 13, 2026), with incidents of arson, vandalism and stone-pelting reported from Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas, police said.
According to officials, a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered to press for their long-pending demand for salary revision and raised slogans during the demonstration.
The protest, however, escalated into violence as some participants allegedly vandalised property, pelted stones and set a vehicle on fire.
Vehicles and other property were damaged during the unrest, while commuters faced severe inconvenience due to traffic congestion in the affected areas.
Adequate police deployment has been ensured across industrial zones under the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, officials said, adding that senior police and administrative officers are present on the ground to monitor the situation.
