Mayhem in Noida society after maid ‘beaten’
Residents of an apartment complex in Noida woke up to a riot-like situation on Wednesday, when a mob stormed its gates and vandalised the premises.
Police said over 300 people gathered at the gates of the Mahagun Moderne around 6 am, alleging that one of its residents had assaulted a domestic help. Many even managed to overpower the security guards and force their way into the premises.
“Most of the protesters were domestic helps and acquaintances of the woman, Zora Bibi,” said superintendent of police (city) Arun Kumar Singh, who rushed to the scene with a police team. The situation remained chaotic for three hours, and terrorstricken residents dared not step out. “We eventually managed to contain the protest. The road outside the complex was cleared for traffic,” said the officer, who was aided by superintendent of police (rural) Suniti and circle officer (city) Rajeev Kumar Singh in defusing the situation.
According to the residents, the woman was allegedly caught stealing money from an apartment belonging to one Mitul Sethi. She had fled when he threatened to report the matter to the apartment management, they contended. The woman denied this, and said that she was beaten by her employers.
Police said many of the agitators were armed with iron rods, and were pelting stones indiscriminately.
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