Noida unrest: Police detain outsiders and file seven FIRs after worker protests disperse

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police said workers dispersed peacefully after gatherings across Noida, but outsiders later tried to incite tension near border areas. Police detained several people and registered seven FIRs. Authorities reported disruptions at multiple locations, with violence and arson alleged in Sector-63 and near the Motherson company premises.

Police in Gautam Buddh Nagar said outsiders tried to trigger fresh unrest in Noida on Monday. The attempt came after workers had already dispersed without incident. Several people linked to the alleged provocation were detained. Police also registered seven FIRs in connection with the violence, and said the situation was later brought under control.

A police statement said about 40,000 to 45,000 workers from different sectors gathered on Monday. The crowds assembled at more than 80 locations across the commissionerate. Police said the mobilisation led to disruption in parts of the district. Officials reported law-and-order challenges and traffic problems at several points during the day.

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police FIRs and detained outsiders

Police said the unrest worsened at a few places, including Sector-63 and near the Motherson company premises. Officials alleged that some unruly elements used violence and set fires. Police said the arson created tension in the area. Fire services and other departments joined local teams to control the situation.

"After the labourers dispersed peacefully, a group from outside the district arrived in the areas bordering neighbouring districts. They moved around attempting to incite tension and provoke violence. We have taken some members of this group into custody, and we are identifying the remaining individuals to initiate appropriate action against them,\" Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh told reporters on Monday night.

Police said seven cases were registered across police stations under the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate. Officials said several anti-social elements were taken into custody after the unrest. Police added that some groups kept disrupting traffic and public order at multiple locations, even after authorities tried to manage crowds peacefully.

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police response, surveillance and public safety

Officials said zonal police, local police stations, fire services and other departments acted in coordination. Police claimed the combined response helped restore order quickly. The statement said police tried to counsel people and disperse gatherings. It added that incidents of arson were contained soon after being reported.

Authorities said public safety and law and order remained the priority throughout the events. Police said only the minimum necessary force was used to manage crowds. Officials added that sensitive areas stayed under close watch. Police also said teams were working to identify those involved for strict legal action.

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on workers’ demands and committee meeting

Police said they accepted four out of five demands raised by the workers. Officials said a high-level committee was formed to address the remaining issue. Police added that one meeting of the committee had already taken place. Authorities did not provide further details on the pending demand in the statement.

Police said peace and law and order were restored across the district, with surveillance continuing at sensitive sites. Officials said they were still identifying all people linked to the disturbances. The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police also appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours and to cooperate with the administration.

With inputs from PTI