Noida, May 14 (IANS) Days after Noida workers’ protest brought bad name to the metropolitan city, more discomforting truths continue to surface, signaling a brazen attempt by the ‘external forces’ to instigate violence and create disturbance.

According to the SIT investigations into recent Noida unrest, transactions of more than one crore rupees were reported in one of the accused’s bank accounts. The illicit funds were received in the form of US dollars, British pounds, and euros, said the findings.

Two accused, Satyam Verma and Aakriti, both members of Mazdoor Bigul Dasta – a workers’ group, have already been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for their alleged role in violent protests on April 13, in Noida’s Sector-84 and adjacent areas.

According to police, both accused played a key role in inciting the crowd, turning the movement violent, resulting in widespread disruption of public order.

The ongoing investigation by the Commissionerate Police has yielded startling findings, including that one of the Satyam Vermas received a sum of more than one crore rupees in his bank account, purportedly from various countries.

After the money was received in foreign currencies like Dollars, Pounds, and Euros, the accused transferred these funds to his other personal bank accounts immediately.

The investigation has revealed that the accused maintains an association with several organisations. The police are now conducting a thorough inquiry into the potential links between these organisations and foreign funding.

A detailed analysis is being conducted of the bank accounts, the sources of the funds, and the subsequent transactions from his bank account.

The police have taken significant action regarding the violent incidents that occurred during the recent labour movement and protests within the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate. According to the police, cases were registered across various police stations against individuals accused of engaging in provocative activities, arson, and spreading anarchy during the agitation.

Last month, the workers’ demonstration over stagnant wages and remuneration snowballed into a major stir, with incidents of arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting reported from various industrial belts of the city, including Phase 2 and Sector 62.

Following the outbreak of violence, multiple cases were registered, and more than 300 people were held in connection with the agitation.

–IANS

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