Gautam Buddha Nagar Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) on Tuesday said that over 350 people have been arrested in connection with the recent workers` protests. Senior police officials further alleged that the accused, who have been arrested, were “misusing” social media platforms to spread rumours and misinformation.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, ACP Rajeev Narain Mishra further said that a section of people had been actively circulating false information through newly created digital networks, including WhatsApp bots and social media platforms, and a case was filed against them, as per ANI.
Mishra asserted, “We arrested over 350 people. Some were misusing social media, spreading rumours, and providing false information. Some were spreading misleading information through newly created WhatsApp bots and Twitter. Considering the sensitivity of this, a case has been filed against them. Today, workers are returning to work in many companies. In some places, some workers came and demanded that their demands be met. We have discussed with them patiently and explained it to them,” as cited by ANI.
ACP Rajeev Narain Mishra further informed that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has formed a high-level committee. He also reiterated that the committee had made a physical visit on Monday to assess the situation.
Mishra further asserted, “The Chief Minister has formed a high-level committee. That committee made a physical visit yesterday, and many decisions have been made in the interest of the workers…We have CCTV footage and digital evidence, and those who have been caught were involved in some kind of disturbance, engaging in antisocial activities, blocking national highways, and state highways…” as cited by ANI.
Workers’ protest in Noida enters second day
Workers` protests continued on Tuesday in the Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 in Noida. The protest was in view of demanding an increase in minimum wages. However, despite the state government announcing a wage hike, the protest still continues.
The protest turned violent on Monday
On Monday, the protests turned violent after an altercation with the police. As reported by ANI, the protesters pelted stones and torched vehicles and were set on fire after an altercation with police.
Meanwhile, standing with the protesting workers, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi described their agitation over minimum wage demands as a reflection of wider economic distress faced by labourers.
कल नोएडा की सड़कों पर जो हुआ, वो इस देश के श्रमिकों की आख़िरी चीख़ थी – जिसकी हर आवाज़ को अनसुना किया गया, जो मांगते-मांगते थक गया।
नोएडा में काम करने वाले एक मज़दूर की ₹12,000 महीने की तनख्वाह,₹4,000-7,000 किराया। जब तक ₹300 की सालाना बढ़ोतरी मिलती है, मकान मालिक ₹500…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 14, 2026
While posting on social media handle X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “What happened yesterday on the roads of Noida was the final cry of this country`s workers – one whose every voice was ignored, who grew weary from endless pleading. A worker in Noida earns a monthly salary of Rs 12,000; rent costs Rs 4,000-7,000. By the time he gets a Rs 300 annual raise, the landlord hikes the rent by Rs 500 a year.”
(With inputs from ANI)