“Vehicles Set Ablaze”: Violence Erupts in Noida Workers’ Protest, Traffic Hit

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:43am on 13 Apr 2026,Monday India

Violence broke out in Noida as workers protesting for higher wages turned aggressive. Groups blocked roads and set vehicles on fire in Phase 2 areas. Police used “mild force” to control the crowd and calm tensions. The protest caused huge traffic jams on the DND Flyway, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Authorities said agitators “completely blocked” the Noida Link Road near Chilla Border. Officials are now holding talks with workers and have increased security. A control room and helpline numbers have also been set up to address workers’ complaints.

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