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Arrests in Noida workers' protests illegal, say activists
Protests by workers in Noida on April 13 led to a police crackdown in which over 350 workers were detained. Activists later called the crackdown illegal and extrajudicial, alleging detainees were denied legal rights and that visiting lawyers were detained. A Sunday media briefing at the Press Club of India raised these concerns, with a report published on April 20, 2026.
Why It Matters
The case raises questions about civil rights and due process in police action during protests, with potential implications for how such demonstrations are handled.
Timeline
3 Events
Article reporting activists' allegations published
April 20, 2026
The report detailing the activists' allegations was published, referencing the Sunday briefing and related claims about the crackdown.
Activists allege illegal, extrajudicial crackdown; lawyers detained
April 19, 2026
At a media briefing at the Press Club of India, activists and advocates claimed that the Uttar Pradesh police crackdown on the Noida protest was illegal and extrajudicial, and that those arrested were denied their legal rights. They also said lawyers who went to meet detainees were detained.
Violence and mass arrests during Noida workers' protest
April 13, 2026
During the Noida workers’ protest on April 13, violence was reported. Police apprehended over 350 workers, with authorities alleging that external elements were fueling the violence through social media.