Noida Police Investigate Foreign Funding Linked to Violent Labor Protests
Noida Police uncover Rs 1 crore foreign funding in violent labour protests; NSA invoked
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The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, have uncovered over ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) in foreign funding linked to labor protests that erupted on April 13, 2026. The National Security Act has been invoked against two suspects, Satyam Verma and Akriti, who allegedly orchestrated the unrest involving thousands of workers.
- 01Over ₹1 crore in foreign funding was found in the personal account of Satyam Verma.
- 02The funding was received in various currencies, including dollars, pounds, and euros.
- 03The National Security Act has been invoked against Verma and another associate for their roles in the protests.
- 04The protests involved approximately 40,000 to 45,000 workers across over 80 locations.
- 05The police are investigating multiple organizations linked to the funding and unrest.
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In a significant development regarding the violent labor protests in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police announced that over ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) in foreign funding was credited to Satyam Verma, a member of the Left-wing workers' rights group Bigul Mazdoor Dasta. The funds, received in various currencies, were allegedly transferred by Verma to other accounts. Following these revelations, the police have invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against Verma and a second individual, Akriti, for their involvement in the protests that occurred on April 13, 2026. The unrest saw around 40,000 to 45,000 workers demonstrating at more than 80 locations, with some elements resorting to violence and arson. The police are currently scrutinizing Verma's financial transactions and are investigating the organizations linked to the funding to prevent further disruptions to public order.
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The investigation could lead to stricter regulations on foreign funding for labor organizations, potentially affecting worker rights movements.
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