Rapid mobilization through QR code and social media
Police investigation has revealed that several newly created social media accounts and closed WhatsApp groups were used, in which workers were connected through QR codes. According to officials, this method was effective in quickly connecting a large number of people and spreading the message while hiding identities. Police say that within a few days many fake accounts were activated, through which messages and inflammatory material were continuously shared. Due to this, protests spread rapidly in industrial areas and the situation became violent at many places.
*Noida on edge: Arson and clashes as worker protests escalate*
Industrial hubs in Noida turned into battlegrounds this Monday after a massive factory worker demonstration spiraled out of control. Demanding a minimum wage hike to ₹18,000-₹20,000#noida#viralpic.twitter.com/Y3BEBjLWd7
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