Noida, April 15 -- Noida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh said the workers' protest across Gautam Buddha Nagar remained largely peaceful, with only two of the 83 sites turning violent, as a high-level government committee announced an interim wage hike and the formation of a wage board to address workers' concerns.

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Singh said, "Today, there was peace everywhere and in all sectors. A high-level committee sent by the government has made some announcements. A high-level government committee made certain announcements, including an interim pay hike for workers, and considering their conditions, a wage board has been formed to recommend to the government. We are very sympathetic to the workers' plight and condition....