Noida workers' protest LIVE: Violence, traffic chaos on DND flyway; Chilla border shut

The administration has directed all factories to strictly follow labour welfare guidelines, which include:

1. Overtime payment at double the normal rate, without any deductions
2. Mandatory weekly holiday for all workers
3. If workers are called on Sunday, they will also receive double wages
4. Bonus payment to be credited to bank accounts by November 30 as per rules
5. Formation of Internal Complaints Committees in all workplaces to prevent sexual harassment, headed by women
6. Installation of complaint boxes in every factory
7. Salary payment to be made by the 10th of every month
8. Mandatory issuance of salary slips to all workers

The DM said that strict monitoring will ensure compliance of these rules in all industrial units.

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported on the Delhi–Noida DND Flyway after authorities closed the Chilla Border, a key connecting route between Delhi and Noida, following a violent protest in Noida’s Phase 2 area. The protest, led by employees of a private company demanding a salary hike, turned aggressive with incidents of stone-pelting and damage to vehicles and property. The situation led to traffic diversions, causing long queues and major delays for commuters.

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory stating that traffic movement towards Noida has been severely affected due to the ongoing workers’ agitation in Phase 2. Protesters have completely blocked the Noida Link Road from the Chilla Border, leading to heavy congestion. Commuters have been advised to avoid the route and use alternative options such as the DND Flyway via Sarai Kale Khan or take NH-24 through Kondli Bridge to enter Noida. Travelers are urged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays.

The industrial landscape of Noida’s Phase 2 was gripped by chaos on Monday as long-simmering labor grievances erupted into large-scale violence. Thousands of workers from the Hosiery Complex and the Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) took to the streets to protest what they described as "systemic exploitation," leading to a heated confrontation. The demonstration, which began as a sit-in for better pay, took a dark turn when protesters allegedly resorted to stone-pelting and the vandalism of private vehicles and factory property. Police units were deployed in large numbers. The cops used tear gas and cane charge to disperse the crowd. PAC units have also been deployed in the strife-hit areas. Read the full story here. 

Workers in Noida Phase 2 location staged a violent protest demanding a salary hike. The protest turned aggressive, with the employees damaging police vehicles and other property. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters overturned a police vehicle and engaged in stone-pelting, intensifying the already tense situation. This marks the fourth consecutive day of unrest, as employees continue to gather in large numbers to demand better pay. Authorities are struggling to bring the situation under control due to the scale of the protests and the aggressive behavior of the employees. Read the full story here. 

Authorities have deployed a strong police force to control the situation and prevent further violence. Security has been tightened across the industrial area.

This is the fourth consecutive day of protests, with a large number of workers gathering to demand better wages and improved working conditions. The situation remains tense.