India, April 14 -- Protests over wage demands intensified across Noida's industrial areas on Monday, with both industry bodies and workers voicing concerns over safety, livelihoods and rising costs.

Industry associations flagged a deteriorating law and order situation, alleging targeted attacks, vandalism and threats to workers and management. In a letter to the district administration, the Handloom Handicraft Exporters Welfare Association (HHEWA) said several industrial units in sectors 63, Phase 1 and Phase 2 have come under attack over the past few days.

"Factory gates have been broken, glass panes shattered and attackers have forcibly entered premises. In some cases, vehicles belonging to our members were set on fire," the associati...