India, April 13 -- A workers' protest over wage increase demands degenerated into arson, stone-throwing, and vandalism in Noida's Phase 2 industrial area on Monday, prompting heavy police deployment and triggering disruption across the city.

Groups of workers gathered and blocked key roads in industrial clusters, particularly in Sectors 1, 60, and 84, and allegedly set vehicles on fire, damaged property, and threw stones during clashes, as the agitation entered its third day.

Police used force in some areas to disperse crowds and prevent further escalation. Officials said the situation was being closely monitored and additional personnel have been deployed across sensitive zones. "Adequate force has been deployed. Efforts are underway t...