Noida Protest News Highlights: After Noida, Faridabad factory workers protest for wage hike, several detained

Police in Noida clarified that a viral video claiming unrest across multiple locations was misleading, stating the incident involved domestic workers demanding a pay hike, not factory labourers, with authorities deployed to maintain calm at the site.

DCP Shaivya Goyal said, “A video is going viral in which the same incident is being reported to have occurred at three different locations. In this incident, some women who work as domestic workers were demanding a pay raise. These women are not factory workers. Police are present at the spot. Peace and order is maintained.”

As Noida grapples with violence and protests by factory workers demanding a wage hike, another protest has broken out in Faridabad, where several factory workers demanded better pay. Police detained several people following the protest.

On Monday, Motherson Group workers in Faridabad had protested for better salary benefits following similar demonstrations by their counterparts in Noida and Greater Noida.

Noida's worker protests over low wages have turned violent, with over 300 arrests and a heavy police crackdown. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an interim wage hike, but many workers say it is not enough, continuing protests and demanding salaries closer to Rs 20,000. READ MORE HERE

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna on Monday warned of strict action against "provocative" and "external elements" allegedly behind the violence during workers' protests in Noida, as the police stepped up high-level monitoring and outreach efforts to restore normalcy.

Officials said the DGP along with senior officers, including ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash, were monitoring the situation in Noida from the police headquarters control room here and issuing necessary directions to officers.

Addressing officers through a video conference on Monday evening, the DGP directed them to maintain restraint, continue empathetic engagement with workers and take firm legal action against those involved in violence, arson, vandalism or spreading rumours.

(with inputs from PTI)

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav weighed in on the ongoing unrest in Noida, claiming that protests have now spread beyond factory workers to include domestic helpers employed in residential societies.

In a post on X, Yadav said both domestic workers and the middle-class families they serve are being “tormented” by rising inflation, which he blamed on the BJP government’s policies. He stressed that the two groups are interdependent and such tensions had not surfaced in the past.

He also alleged that the BJP government would continue to fuel inflation rather than address their concerns.

UP DGP Rajeev Krishna said that external elements had infiltrated the workers’ protest in Noida, adding that such suspicious individuals are being closely monitored. He said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to workers to maintain peace and assured that their grievances are being addressed through the established process.

The DGP further noted that some participants appeared to have intentions unrelated to the interests of the workers.

Inputs by Ashish Srivastava

DCP Shaivya Goyal said that a video circulating online is falsely claiming the same incident occurred at three different locations. She clarified that the incident involved domestic workers demanding a pay hike and not factory workers.

She added that police are present at the spot and the situation remains peaceful and under control.

Inputs by Arvind Ojha

Investigations into the Noida violence have intensified, with police examining evidence suggesting the involvement of masked individuals and a possible organised network behind the unrest.

Officials said CCTV footage and videos have been recovered showing masked youths allegedly engaging in violence and arson during the protests, with suspicions that some trained individuals may have operated within the crowd of workers. 

Police have launched raids to identify those seen with covered faces, while also probing multiple WhatsApp groups that were activated days before the incident.

Inputs by Arvind Ojha 

The Uttar Pradesh government has dismissed social media claims that the minimum wage for workers has been fixed at Rs 20,000 per month, calling the reports “misleading and false.” Officials clarified that no such decision has been taken and urged people to rely only on verified information from official sources.

The government said an interim increase in minimum wages has been implemented, taking into account current economic conditions and workers’ demands. It added that revised wage rates have come into effect from April 1, 2026, including in Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar), Ghaziabad and other regions.

According to the government, a Wage Board will be constituted next month to finalise future wage structures. It also noted that the Centre is working on a uniform “floor wage” under the new labour codes to establish a national baseline.

The police urged the public not to believe or circulate rumours and unverified information. It warned that strict legal action will be taken against those found spreading misinformation or attempting to create unrest. Citizens have been appealed to maintain peace, exercise restraint, and cooperate with the administration. 

The Noida Police said on April 14, 2026, that a strong police deployment has been put in place across the commissionerate in view of ongoing protests in the city. Senior officers and an adequate police force have been stationed at multiple locations to maintain law and order.

The police clarified that the incidents reported from Cleo County, Garhi Chaukhandi, Sector 121 and 70 pertain to the same location, where domestic workers (maids) staged a protest demanding higher wages for their work. Authorities said the situation is completely peaceful and law and order remains under control.

Inputs by Arvind Ojha

A high-level meeting has been called at the DGP headquarters, where ADG Law & Order Amitabh Yash and ACS Home Sanjay Prasad will monitor all activities happening in Noida.

A fake message claiming that the central government had ordered a minimum wage of Rs 20,000 for all workers was circulated, officials said. The misinformation reportedly originated in Haryana and later spread across the NCR region.

Officials said a meeting was held yesterday with both sides involved in the matter. Workers raised concerns over rising inflation, stating that while the cost of living has increased significantly, wages have remained unchanged.

Authorities noted that earlier a flat wage rate was applicable across the state, despite varying living costs in different regions. A committee has now recommended a revised structure with three wage categories, including a separate slab for Noida and Ghaziabad, and another for other districts.

Officials added that the aim is to protect both workers and industries, and efforts are underway to find a balanced solution so that neither side is adversely affected. Workers also conveyed that they want to continue working.

The government has increased minimum wage rates, while companies have been given discretion to decide additional pay for their employees.

Inputs by Arun Tyagi

Police have arrested 396 people so far in connection with the Noida protests, officials said on Tuesday. The detainees include 392 men and four women. Authorities said the crackdown is ongoing, with police continuing to identify and detain individuals involved in the violent protests. Action against those linked to the unrest is being carried out continuously.

Inputs by Bhupendra Chaudhary