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Man accused of inciting violence during Noida labour protests arrested
Man accused of inciting violence during Noida labour protests arrested from Tamil Nadu: Police
Man accused of inciting violence during Noida labour protests arrested from Tamil Nadu: Police
Aditya Anand is a software engineer and is suspected to have planned and coordinated activities that led to violence, officials said.
Updated on: Apr 19, 2026 1:59 PM IST By Anita Goswami Share via Copy link The prime accused who incited violence during the labour protests in Noida earlier this month has been arrested, police said on Saturday. Aditya Anand was apprehended at Tiruchirappalli Railway Station jointly by the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police and the Special Task Force. Aditya Anand was caught in Tamil Nadu. (PTI) They tracked him down to Tamil Nadu after days on the run, PTI reported. He was carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh. A non-bailable warrant was earlier issued against him by a local court in Gautam Buddh Nagar. According to police, Anand was the one behind the violence that broke out during a peaceful workers' protest in Noida’s industrial areas. He is a software engineer at NIT and is suspected to have planned and coordinated activities that escalated the protest, officials said. He is booked under the Phase-2 police station.The Noida workers' protest
Earlier this week, thousands of factory workers gathered in Noida to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Most of the workers were contract labourers employed in small industrial units producing auto parts, electronics and garments. Many earn between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 a month for 8 to 12-hour shifts and have long complained of low wages and poor conditions. They were demanding a payment of ₹20,000 monthly. The protests were linked to a recent decision by the Haryana government to increase minimum wages by about 35%. What began as largely peaceful demonstrations soon escalated. Security forces used tear gas and lathi charged people to disperse the crowds. Female workers present for the demonstrations told news agency ANI that police used excessive force, including beating women.300 arrested
The situation turned volatile in areas like Phase-2 and Sector 63. Some allegedly set vehicles on fire and pelted stones. More than 300 people were arrested under preventive provisions for arson and vandalism, while over 100 others were detained for questioning, police said. Investigators said Anand played a role in mobilising people and spreading provocative content. Police are also examining the use of social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, where chat groups were reportedly created overnight to organise the protests. Police teams conducted raids in multiple states before locating Anand in Tamil Nadu. He is now being questioned to identify others involved and to determine whether there were any other links behind the mobilisation.Labour department cracks down
The Labour department has launched a crackdown in Noida’s industrial areas following the unrest. Notices have been issued to 203 contractors across 24 factories to pay ₹1,16,05,067 to workers. Licences of contractors have been cancelled for alleged violations of labour laws. This includes not paying even minimum wages and failure to ensure workplace safety. (With inputs from PTI) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anita Goswami Anita Goswami is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she primarily covers Indian and international news. With four years of industry experience, she has led coverage of Indian General elections, Assembly elections, and national polls in the United States, Canada, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Her reporting covers global wars and major events, including Operation Sindoor, Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the Mahakumbh Mela. She verifies facts and uses clear sources to ensure accurate reporting. As former Chief Copy Editor at Storytailors, she managed teams to produce top-quality content for networks like NDTV, Profit, CNBC-TV18, Upstox and News18. Her work is featured in NDTV, Meaww, and Global Pulse. Throughout her tenure, Anita has collaborated with and been mentored by top industry experts. When not reading, Anita can be found outdoors or at a bakery. Fields of interest: Indian political history, international elections, historical policy analysis, global conflicts, cultural events, Formula 1, art, media ethics and reporting on socio-political change over time.Read More Minimum Wages Noida Uttar Pradesh Protest Check India news real-time updates, latest news from India and PM Modi address LIVE Home/India News/Man Accused Of Inciting Violence During Noida Labour Protests Arrested From Tamil Nadu: Police See LessThe prime accused who incited violence during the labour protests in Noida earlier this month has been arrested, police said on Saturday. Aditya Anand was apprehended at Tiruchirappalli Railway Station jointly by the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police and the Special Task Force.
They tracked him down to Tamil Nadu after days on the run, PTI reported. He was carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh. A non-bailable warrant was earlier issued against him by a local court in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
According to police, Anand was the one behind the violence that broke out during a peaceful workers' protest in Noida’s industrial areas. He is a software engineer at NIT and is suspected to have planned and coordinated activities that escalated the protest, officials said. He is booked under the Phase-2 police station.
Many earn between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 a month for 8 to 12-hour shifts and have long complained of low wages and poor conditions. They were demanding a payment of ₹20,000 monthly.
The protests were linked to a recent decision by the Haryana government to increase minimum wages by about 35%.
What began as largely peaceful demonstrations soon escalated. Security forces used tear gas and lathi charged people to disperse the crowds. Female workers present for the demonstrations told news agency ANI that police used excessive force, including beating women.
More than 300 people were arrested under preventive provisions for arson and vandalism, while over 100 others were detained for questioning, police said.
Investigators said Anand played a role in mobilising people and spreading provocative content. Police are also examining the use of social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, where chat groups were reportedly created overnight to organise the protests.
Police teams conducted raids in multiple states before locating Anand in Tamil Nadu. He is now being questioned to identify others involved and to determine whether there were any other links behind the mobilisation.
Licences of contractors have been cancelled for alleged violations of labour laws. This includes not paying even minimum wages and failure to ensure workplace safety.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: HindustanTimes
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