Noida, April 13 -- Eight labour activists, including three women, were reportedly taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday, April 11.

Civil society groups have claimed that the detention was illegal and noted that while four individuals have been released, the other four remain in jail for a 15-day period by a court order.

The activists from Mazdoor Bigul organisation were part of the citywide workers' strike in the Noida Industrial Area over wage issues. They were reportedly picked up from the Botanical Garden Metro Station.

According to Maktoob Media, which received videos of police officers dragging the activists, the Deputy Commissioner of Police staunchly refuted the allegations. "The office does not have any kno...