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Noida Wage Hike Violence

The unrest was reportedly triggered by a wage hike at a nearby Gurgaon branch of the same firm, which workers in Noida felt was unfairly denied to them.

Investigators have flagged a possible organized 'syndicate' that used QR codes and WhatsApp groups to provocative effect during the demonstrations.

In response to the violence, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a 21% interim increase in minimum wages for workers in the region.

Heavy police presence remains in the area to prevent further regrouping and to maintain order as the situation stabilizes.

Noida Edmund Gall, CC BY-SA 2.0
Noida
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Uttar Pradesh
State in northern India
Gurgaon
City in Haryana, India