Noida workers’ protest: Two more held over violence

Gautam Buddh Nagar police has arrested two more accused in connection with the recent violence during protests by workers in Noida, officials said on Monday (April 20, 2026).

The accused, identified as Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma, were arrested on Sunday (April 19, 2026) and are alleged to have been involved in orchestrating provocative activities and violence during the protests.

According to the police, both were active members of ‘Bigul Mazdoor Dasta’ and played a role in mobilising and inciting demonstrators during the sit-ins held under the jurisdiction of the Phase-2 police station, where a case in connection with the incidents has already been registered.