Around 2,000 contract workers employed by Larsen & Toubro staged a protest at a steel plant site in Hazira, Gujarat, demanding higher wages and reduced working hours.
The demonstration turned violent after clashes broke out between workers and police. Authorities said some protesters allegedly resorted to stone-pelting and set vehicles on fire, prompting police to fire tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
Several workers and police personnel suffered minor injuries. Additional security forces were deployed in the area. Officials have appealed for calm and said talks may be held to address workers’ grievances.