Delhi Police bans protest against pollution at India Gate
Delhi Police has turned down a planned protest at India Gate over Delhi's worsening air quality, pointing to rules that ban gatherings there for public order.
They told organizers that protests are only allowed at Jantar Mantar, following a Supreme Court directive.
Police threaten legal action if protest goes ahead
Police warned they'll take legal action if anyone shows up to protest at India Gate without permission, citing law-and-order and traffic worries.
Organizers say the city's pollution crisis can't wait—but getting last-minute approval for Jantar Mantar just isn't realistic right now.
Delhi's air quality on Sunday morning
On Sunday morning, Delhi's air quality index hovered around 390—solidly in the 'Very Poor' zone.
Some spots were even worse, with AQI readings above 400.
Despite this, police are sticking to their decision: no protests at India Gate.