Noida Violence LIVE Updates: 300 Held, 7 FIRs After Worker Protests Turn Violent in Sector 80, 121; UP Announces Wage Hike

Violence broke out in Noida’s Sector 80 and Sector 121 on Tuesday as worker protests over wages turned violent, with incidents of stone-pelting and vandalism reported. Police dispersed the crowds and cleared the areas.

Fresh protests erupted in Sector 80, where workers agitating over low wages clashed with police and resorted to stone-pelting. Police moved in to disperse the crowd, chasing away protesters and eventually clearing the area.

Before the protests turned violent, police were explaining the next hike to workers, who were demanding monthly pay of not less than Rs 20,000. The police said miscreants were trying to take advantage of the situation.

The workers’ protest continues even today in Noida.

Stone pelting is observed in Sector 121 and Phase 2;

Police has resorted to lathi charge. pic.twitter.com/1FGpZ11lIR

— Sourav Kundu (@souravramyani) April 14, 2026

Another ruckus broke out in Garhi Chaukhandi village in Sector 121, where protesters pelted stones at a police vehicle despite heavy police presence, reported India Today. The police have managed to disperse the crowd for now. The situation in the area is currently calm, but marks of stone-pelting are still visible.

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There were also reports of stone-pelting and widespread vandalism in the same sector, where domestic helpers employed in a housing society were staging a protest demanding a wage hike.

Earlier in the day, workers from the Ahuja factory staged a peaceful protest outside the unit, raising concerns over wage-related issues. Several workers expressed dissatisfaction with the recent wage hike and demanded that government-declared rates be displayed at factory gates.

Workers also flagged disparities in allowances, alleging that both skilled and unskilled labourers were being paid similar benefits. They further claimed that employees were being terminated within nine months and rehired to avoid increasing allowances.

Police Action and Arrests

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh said on Tuesday that more than 300 individuals had been arrested and seven FIRs registered in connection with the workers’ protest that turned violent in Noida.

Addressing reporters, Singh said continuous route marches have been carried out since early morning to maintain law and order.

“Route marches have been conducted continuously since 5:00 AM. This morning, workers gathered at three locations; following immediate dialogue, they were peacefully dispersed within just 15 minutes,” she said.

The police commissioner said that over the past two days, several WhatsApp groups have been created using QR codes to add workers, indicating the possible role of an organised network.

“Over the past two days, several WhatsApp groups have been created, through which workers are being added by scanning QR codes. This indicates that an organised and well-orchestrated syndicate is active behind these activities,” she said.

Singh said individuals involved in instigating unrest have been identified and arrested, and further action is underway.

“Certain elements within the crowd involved in such acts have been identified and arrested; further arrests will be ensured in due course. Their funding sources will also be investigated; should it be discovered that they received financial assistance from outside the state or the country, appropriate action will be initiated in that regard as well,” she said.

She added that in connection with incidents reported from multiple locations on Monday, seven FIRs have been lodged and more than 300 people taken into custody.

“Further arrests are expected in the coming days,” she added.

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Referring to efforts to resolve the situation, the commissioner said a committee constituted by the state government has been holding discussions with stakeholders.

“The High-Powered Committee, which has been present here since yesterday, held extensive and marathon-style meetings with all stakeholders and has formulated certain recommendations. These recommendations will be announced during a press conference scheduled for 11:30 AM today,” she said.

Singh said the government is sensitive to workers’ concerns and is committed to addressing their issues.

“The Government of Uttar Pradesh understands the workers’ grievances, empathises with their situation, and remains committed to resolving all their issues,” she added.

UP Announces Minimum Wage Hike

Following the unrest, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has hiked minimum wages across worker categories, with revised rates coming into effect from April 1 retrospectively, officials said on Tuesday.

Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam said, “The wage increase has been done by the high-powered committee… The decision was approved by CM UP late last night.”

In Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, unskilled workers will now get Rs 13,690 per month, up from Rs 11,313, while semi-skilled workers will receive Rs 15,059, and skilled workers Rs 16,868, according to an official statement.

FAQs

• What caused the Noida violence on April 14, 2026?
• Workers protesting over low wages in Sector 80 and Sector 121 clashed with police, leading to stone-pelting and unrest.

• How many people have been arrested?
  More than 300 individuals have been arrested and seven FIRs registered.

• What is the new minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh?
  Unskilled workers will receive Rs 13,690 per month, semi-skilled workers Rs 15,059, and skilled workers Rs 16,868 in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad.

• Where did the protests take place?
  The incidents were reported in Sector 80 and Garhi Chaukhandi village in Sector 121 in Noida.

(With inputs from news agencies)