NewsFlash Daily™
13 April
Tear gas shells were fired as furious workers vandalised police vehicles, torching property during intense clashes at the hosiery complex in Greater Noida Phase 2
Noida, April 13: A workers’ protest demanding a wage hike spiralled into violent clashes on Monday morning in Noida, as agitating labourers confronted police at the D Block Hosiery Complex in Greater Noida Phase 2. The situation quickly escalated into chaos, with vehicles set on fire, police vans vandalised, and tear gas shells fired to regain control.
Violence Breaks Out at Hosiery Complex
According to initial reports, tensions flared when protesting workers intensified their agitation over salary hike demands. What began as a demonstration soon turned aggressive, with workers allegedly pelting stones at police personnel and damaging public property.
Several police vehicles stationed at the site were targeted and vandalised, with at least one vehicle overturned during the unrest. Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke billowing from multiple locations as incidents of arson unfolded within the industrial complex.
Police Respond With Tear Gas, Heavy Deployment
As the situation deteriorated, police resorted to firing tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and prevent further escalation. A heavy police force, along with personnel from the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), was rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control.
Officials stated that efforts are ongoing to restore normalcy in the area, even as tensions remain high following the violent outbreak.
Property Damage and Rising Tension in Industrial Hub
The scale of vandalism and destruction has raised serious concerns about law and order in one of the region’s key industrial zones. Several company premises reportedly suffered damage, while vehicles parked within the complex were set ablaze by agitated protesters.
Authorities are assessing the extent of losses, and surveillance footage is likely to play a crucial role in identifying those involved in the violence.
Wage Dispute Turns Flashpoint
The protest, rooted in demands for better wages and working conditions, has now taken a dangerous turn, exposing underlying tensions between labour groups and management. The sudden escalation into violence has prompted urgent calls for dialogue and intervention to prevent further unrest.
