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Noida labour protest accused received over ₹1 crore from foreign countries: Police
Noida police said an accused in the violent labour protests received over ₹1 crore from foreign countries in his personal bank accounts, with funds allegedly transferred to other accounts. The investigations tied the accused to the protests on April 13, and police have initiated National Security Act actions against the suspects, with arrests having occurred on April 19.
Why It Matters
The case involves alleged foreign funding of domestic protests and the application of national security measures, highlighting security and governance concerns surrounding labour unrest.
Timeline
3 Events
May 14, 2026: Police claim funds from foreign countries credited to Verma's accounts; NSA action initiated
May 14, 2026
Police stated that more than ₹1 crore received from foreign countries was credited to the personal bank account of accused Satyam Verma, with funds deposited in dollars, pounds, and euros. Investigations revealed these funds were transferred to Verma’s other personal bank accounts on multiple occasions. He was associated with several organisations under scrutiny. Authorities also said that action under the National Security Act has been initiated against Verma and another accused, Akriti.
April 19, 2026: Arrest of Satyam Verma and Himanshu Thakur
April 19, 2026
Satyam Verma was arrested from Lucknow along with Himanshu Thakur. Both are described as active members of the left-wing workers' rights group Bigul Mazdoor Dasta. They were involved in the investigations into the April 13 protests.
April 13, 2026: Noida labour protests across the commissionerate
April 13, 2026
Violent demonstrations and labour protests were reported across Noida with an estimated 40,000 to 45,000 workers gathered at more than 80 locations. The unrest included arson at two places in Sector 63 and near Motherson company premises as police tried to restore order amid road blockages and disruptions to traffic.