Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 14 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
Violence during workers’ protests in Noida has been termed a “well-planned conspiracy” by Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar, with investigators probing possible links to Pakistan-based handlers. Around 350 people have been arrested and over 100 detained after arson, vandalism, and clashes disrupted multiple sectors. Authorities cited recent terror arrests in Noida and Meerut as strengthening suspicion of external involvement. Police used tear gas and deployed heavy forces to restore order, while scanning CCTV footage to identify culprits. The unrest, driven by wage demands, may also have aimed to disrupt state administration. Officials say the situation is now under control, with dialogue efforts ongoing. (PC: PTI)
