Labour Unrest in Noida: Alleged Illegal Detentions Spark Inquiry

John Brittas, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP, has alleged large-scale illegal detentions following labour unrest in Noida. Highlighting violations in due process, Brittas demanded corrective measures from local authorities. A fact-finding report by allied groups indicated numerous arrests without legal procedures, urging adherence to constitutional safeguards and immediate review.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-04-2026 20:14 IST | Created: 20-04-2026 20:14 IST
Labour Unrest in Noida: Alleged Illegal Detentions Spark Inquiry
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CPI(M) MP John Brittas has accused Gautam Buddha Nagar Police of executing illegal detentions post-labour unrest in Noida, urging for immediate corrective action.

A report prepared by AI Lawyers Union, SFI, and DYFI, pointed to breaches in constitutional safeguards, claiming unwarranted arrests of over a thousand individuals.

Brittas called for a thorough review of the detentions, adherence to process, and lifting of trade union activity restrictions amid the state's announcement of a minimum wage hike post-unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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