Uttar Pradesh Police Detain Over 1,000 Workers Following Noida Protest
Mass detentions after workers’ protest in Noida, allege lawyers
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Uttar Pradesh police have detained approximately 1,000 to 1,200 workers following a protest in Noida against low wages that escalated into violence on April 13. Lawyers claim the detentions are illegal, involving minors, and report allegations of torture and denial of legal access for detainees.
- 01Around 1,000-1,200 workers detained by police in Noida.
- 02Protest was against low wages and turned violent on April 13.
- 03Lawyers allege illegal detentions and mistreatment of detainees.
- 04Families are struggling to locate detained relatives.
- 05Accusations include torture and denial of legal rights.
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On April 13, a protest by workers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, against low wages turned violent, leading to the detention of approximately 1,000 to 1,200 workers by the Uttar Pradesh police. Lawyers, including Adrija Bhadra from the All India Lawyers Union (AILU), have raised serious concerns about the legality of these detentions, alleging that minors were among those arrested and that families are left searching for their missing relatives. Furthermore, they claim that detainees are being denied access to arrest memos and First Information Reports (FIRs), and some have reportedly faced torture while in custody. The situation has sparked outrage and calls for accountability regarding the police's actions during the protest.
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The mass detentions have created fear and uncertainty among workers and their families in Noida, raising concerns about workers' rights and police conduct.
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