Aditya Anand, the prime suspect in inciting violence during recent labor protests in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, was arrested at Tiruchirappalli Railway Station in Tamil Nadu. The protests, which began as a demand for higher wages and better working conditions by thousands of factory workers, turned violent, resulting in over 300 arrests. Anand, a software engineer, is accused of planning and coordinating the protests that escalated into violence, including stone-pelting and vehicle arson. Following the unrest, the Labor department has issued notices to 203 contractors across 24 factories for failing to meet labor standards, including non-payment of minimum wages. The protests were partly inspired by a recent 35% increase in minimum wages announced by the Haryana government. Police are investigating Anand's role in mobilizing protesters and the use of social media to organize the demonstrations.