Noida Protests: Accused Received Over ₹1 Crore from Abroad, Say Police
Noida Protest Accused Got Over Rs 1 Crore From Foreign Countries: Cops
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The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police reported that Satyam Verma, an accused in violent labor protests in Noida, received over ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) from foreign countries. The funds raised concerns during investigations into protests that involved around 45,000 workers and led to significant disruptions in the area.
- 01Satyam Verma received over ₹1 crore from foreign countries linked to Noida protests.
- 02The funds were in dollars, pounds, and euros, indicating international financial support.
- 03Around 45,000 workers protested, causing unrest and disruptions in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
- 04Verma and another accused are facing action under the National Security Act.
- 05The police are scrutinizing multiple bank transactions related to the accused.
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The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have revealed that Satyam Verma, linked to violent labor protests in Noida, received over ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) from foreign sources. This discovery emerged during investigations into protests on April 13, where approximately 45,000 workers gathered across more than 80 locations, leading to significant unrest. The protests resulted in disruptions and violent incidents, including arson in Sector 63. Verma and another accused, Akriti, have been identified as key figures in the unrest and are facing action under the National Security Act. Verma was arrested in Lucknow on April 19, along with another suspect, Himanshu Thakur, both associated with the Left-wing workers' rights group 'Bigul Mazdoor Dasta'. The police are currently analyzing the transactions related to the funds and the organizations involved, although no specific countries or organizations have been disclosed.
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The investigation into the funding of the protests could lead to stricter regulations on foreign financial support for labor movements, affecting how labor organizations operate in the region.
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