Noida, May 15 -- The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has initiated action under the National Security Act (NSA) against two accused persons, identified as Satyam Verma and Akriti, in connection with the recent violent labour protests in Noida that witnessed incidents of arson, vandalism and disruption of public order.

According to the Media Cell of the Police Commissionerate, both accused allegedly played a "pivotal role" in provocative activities and violent incidents that took place during demonstrations by labourers in the region. Several cases had earlier been registered at different police stations across the Commissionerate following the unrest.

Police said the action under the NSA was taken on grounds of disturbing pub...