Delhi pollution protest turns violent; 6 arrested after pepper spray incident

India Nov 26, 2025

A protest about Delhi's air pollution at India Gate took a rough turn when some demonstrators allegedly used pepper spray on police officers, leaving 10 cops injured.
Six people were arrested, and police shared video evidence in court, saying the actions put officers' safety at risk.

Police say protest had hidden motives

According to police, the event wasn't just about pollution—they believe it was also meant to support slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, whose organization is banned.
Protesters reportedly ignored warnings, blocked main roads, and brought along pepper spray cans (three were found at the scene).
The six accused are now in police custody as investigators look into how the protest was organized and where the materials came from.