India, April 13 -- Gurugram police on Monday arrested six accused for allegedly orchestrating rioting, vandalism and arson at IMT Manesar workers' protest. WhatsApp chats revealed a larger conspiracy, including plans to use petrol bombs and target company officials, said police.

HT is in possession of all chats that were circulated on April 9, when the tensions escalated at the protest site.

According to police, the arrests were made by crime branch, Manesar, in connection with a case registered at Sector-7 IMT Manesar police station following the April 9 violence, during which protesters vandalised company premises, torched vehicles, and assaulted employees and police personnel.

The accused have been identified as Akash Kumar (Rohtak)...