
Aftermath of violence during workers’ protest in Noida. File | Photo credit: Reuters
The Gautam Buddha Nagar police have arrested two more accused in connection with the recent violence during workers’ protests in Noida, officials said on Monday (April 20, 2026).
The accused, identified as Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma, were arrested on Sunday (April 19, 2026) and were allegedly involved in organizing provocative activities and violence during the protests.
According to the police, both were active members of “Bigul Mazdoor Dasta” and played a role in mobilizing and inciting the protesters during sit-ins held under the jurisdiction of Phase 2 police station where a case has already been registered in connection with the incidents.
Published – 20 April 2026 13:20 IST





