John Brittas, a Rajya Sabha member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), on Monday (April 20, 2026) wrote to Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh alleging “large-scale illegal detentions” and violations of due process following recent labour unrest in Noida. 

Referring to telephonic conversations with senior police officers on April 17, he sought the release of “over a thousand workers and others” reportedly detained after protests over wage hikes and working conditions.