00:04Noida is burning. What began as a protest by factory workers over salary soon turned
00:10violent. In phase 2 and sector 60, workers had gathered to demand better wages and improved
00:19working conditions.
00:32However, the situation quickly escalated with reports of stone pelting, vandalism and even
00:38a vehicle being set on fire.
00:54Angry protesters also barged into factories in Noida sector 62, attempted to empty the
00:59premises and vandalized the property. As things turned violent, police and paramilitary forces
01:05were deployed to restore order. The impact quickly spread beyond Noida. With Delhi
01:09police going on high alert and sealing key border points, triggering massive traffic snarls
01:14and leaving commuters stranded for hours.
01:16The unrest has now spread to Faridabad, where workers have also taken to the streets over
01:21similar wage concerns and in Alwar Rajasthan as well. Authorities are urging people to maintain
01:26order, but with anger simmering across regions, the situation remains tense.
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