Uttar Pradesh Police Invoke National Security Act Against Activists in Noida Workers' Protest
Uttar Pradesh police invoke NSA against two accused held during workers’ protest in Noida
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The Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the National Security Act against two activists, Satyam Verma and Aakriti Choudhary, arrested during a workers' protest in Noida. The police claim they have substantial evidence linking the activists to violence and disorder amid ongoing protests demanding better wages and working conditions.
- 01Uttar Pradesh police invoked the National Security Act against two activists involved in a workers' protest.
- 02Satyam Verma and Aakriti Choudhary are accused of inciting violence and disorder during the protests.
- 03The protests began earlier this year, with significant unrest reported in Noida in April.
- 04The police assert they have strong evidence against the accused, while their lawyers contest the legality of the arrests.
- 05Allegations of procedural lapses during the arrests have been raised, including claims of custodial violence.
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On May 13, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh police invoked the National Security Act of 1980 against activists Satyam Verma and Aakriti Choudhary, who were arrested during a workers' protest in Noida. The police, led by Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissioner Laxmi Singh, stated that both individuals played significant roles in inciting violence and disorder during the protests, which have been ongoing since early 2026. The protests, which began as a demand for wage increases and better working conditions, escalated in Noida in April, leading to incidents of vehicle burning and stone pelting. Verma, a senior journalist, and Choudhary, a student activist, were among seven activists arrested. While the police claim to have strong electronic and videographic evidence against them, their lawyers argue that the police have not provided sufficient documentation to support the NSA invocation. Additionally, allegations of procedural lapses during the arrests have emerged, including claims of custodial violence and failure to show arrest memos. The police have denied these allegations, asserting that all procedures were followed correctly.
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The invocation of the National Security Act against activists raises concerns about civil liberties and the right to protest, potentially affecting public sentiment and future activism in the region.
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