The Gurugram district administration has imposed prohibitory orders in Manesar, Haryana, India, following escalating protests by factory workers. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, restricts gatherings of five or more individuals and prohibits carrying weapons in public spaces. This decision was prompted by a mass strike involving approximately 10,000 workers from various factories, who initially protested for wage increases last week but resumed demonstrations amid unresolved grievances. The unrest intensified when workers allegedly misbehaved with police, leading to traffic disruptions. In response to the ongoing labor unrest, Haryana's labor minister Anij Vij announced a 35% increase in minimum monthly wages, effective from April 1, which aims to address workers' demands. The new wage structure raises unskilled workers' pay from ₹11,274.60 to ₹15,220, and similarly increases for semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers.