Noida worker protests turn violent

Police used tear gas and 'minimum force' to quell the unrest in the Indian national capital's suburb, where thousands of workers have paralyzed traffic on major routes including the DND Flyway.

The agitation is fueled by a significant pay disparity compared to neighboring regions and rising living costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

In response, the district administration has announced new labor safeguards, including compulsory weekly offs and double overtime pay.

Security forces remain on high alert at key border points to prevent further spillover of the violence.