Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: Salary Hike Protest Turns Violent, Protesters Block Delhi-Meerut Expressway
Noida protest LIVE updates: Noida workers' protest today as violence and arson erupt in Phase 2 and Sector 84 over wage hike demands. Massive traffic jams crippled the DND Flyway, Chilla Border, and Sector 62, leaving commuters stranded amid surging cab fares. Check real-time traffic advisories and alternate routes as the unrest spreads to Faridabad.
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A workers’ protest demanding a salary hike spiralled into violence on Monday in Phase 2 of Noida, triggering chaos, arson and a heavy police crackdown.
Thousands of employees of a private company had been staging a protest for the past three days in the D-Block Hosiery Complex area. The protest intensified on Monday as agitated groups took to the streets, hurling stones, vandalising property and setting vehicles on fire.
The unrest escalated sharply in Sector 84, where at least two vehicles were set ablaze. Visuals from the area showed damaged cars and thick plumes of smoke rising, as panic spread across nearby industrial pockets.
Police rushed to the spot and deployed a heavy force, including the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), to contain the situation. Tear gas shells were fired to disperse the violent crowd.
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Traffic Advisory Issued For Noida
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: The Noida Police have issued a traffic advisory in view of the protests.
"Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi). Traffic movement towards Noida from the Chilla Border is severely affected. The public is hereby advised to plan their journey accordingly and use DND for travelling to Noida. Traffic intending to go to Noida may use DND from Sarai Kale Khan or alternatively use NH 24 - Kondli Bridge and enter Noida through Noida Mod."
More Visuals Surfaces from Noida Protests
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: New footage and images surfaced across social media on Monday afternoon, April 13, 2026, providing a closer look at the scale of destruction in the Phase-2 Hosiery Complex and Sector 60. While the Noida administration maintains the situation is stabilizing, the visuals tell a story of intense morning chaos.
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Aftermath of Noida Protest: Visuals Show Damaged Vehicles, Vandalised Properties After Salary Hike Agitation
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: In the aftermath of the violent protest by company employees in Noida Phase 2 over salary increment demands, visuals from the spot show damaged vehicles and properties, along with evidence of stone pelting.
Traffic Normal at Rajniganj Chowk Underpass
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: According to the latest update from Noida Traffic Police, traffic is moving at normal speed on the Rajniganj Chowk underpass as of 2:02 PM.
Commuters are advised to stay updated and can reach out to the traffic helpline number 9971009001 for any assistance or real-time information.
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Protesting Workers Key Demands
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: The protesting workers have raised multiple demands, including:
- Salary hike and timely payments
- Bonus and overtime compensation
- Weekly offs
- Issuance of salary slips
- Formation of a sexual harassment committee
- Creation of a grievance redressal cell
Instigators, External Elements Being Identified: UP DGP Warns of Strict Action
Noida Workers' protest LIVE: Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajiv Krishna has issued a strong warning in connection with the violent workers' protest in Noida, stating that strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty.
Further, he said that instigators are being identified, and external elements involved in fuelling the unrest are also being tracked.
Chilla Border Now Open: Delhi Traffic Police
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: The Delhi Traffic Police has announced that the Chilla border has been reopened for traffic movement.
Earlier in the day, vehicular movement to and from Noida was severely disrupted due to an ongoing agitation by workers of private factories. The protesters had completely blocked the Noida Link Road originating from the Chilla border, causing major congestion for commuters heading from Delhi into Noida.
Protesting Workers Block Delhi-Meerut Expressway
Noida Workers' Protest LIVE: Protesting workers have taken to the highway and blocked the NH9 Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
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