Lucknow, Apr 13 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said it is registering FIRs against two social media handles for allegedly spreading rumours in connection with the recent factory workers’ protest in Noida.
In a statement, police said demonstrations were held at multiple locations in Noida, allegedly instigated by elements from outside the state, but only one location witnessed violence, which was brought under control using minimum force.
They clarified that no firing was carried out during the incident and urged the public not to spread misinformation.
“Action is being taken against those spreading false and misleading information and attempting to incite people,” the police statement said.
Earlier in the day, a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered in parts of Noida, demanding a hike in wages. The demonstrations turned violent at some places, leading to incidents of arson, vandalism and disruption of traffic.
Police reiterated their appeal to the public to refrain from sharing unverified information and to maintain peace. PTI KIS RUK RUK
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