Goa, April 13 -- Noida witnessed a tense and chaotic Monday morning as industrial workers took to the streets demanding better wages and working conditions, triggering widespread disruption and violence. The protest, centered in Phase 2-home to several industrial units-quickly escalated, with angry workers torching vehicles, damaging property, and clashing with police deployed in riot-control gear.

Hundreds of workers blocked key roads, leading to massive traffic jams that left commuters stranded for hours. The agitation stems from growing frustration among workers who claim they earn less than Rs.15,000 a month despite working up to 12 hours a day. Protesters are demanding a minimum monthly wage of Rs.20,000, overtime pay, and enforceme...