India Gate demonstration

  • Pro-Police Rally in Delhi Follows Controversy Over Alleged Pro-Maoist Slogans at Environmental Protest

    Pro-Police Rally in Delhi Follows Controversy Over Alleged Pro-Maoist Slogans at Environmental Protest

    Nov 25, 2025 09:48 pm CST

    Citizens gathered at India Gate supporting Delhi Police after videos emerged allegedly showing protesters praising Maoist commander Madvi Hidma during an air pollution demonstration. The controversy led to 22 arrests and sharp criticism from Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra, who claimed environmental activism was being used as a cover for extremist ideologies.

  • Delhi Police Add National Security Charges Against Protesters for Pro-Maoist Slogans at Anti-Pollution Rally

    Delhi Police Add National Security Charges Against Protesters for Pro-Maoist Slogans at Anti-Pollution Rally

    Nov 25, 2025 02:11 pm CST

    Delhi Police have escalated their case against protesters by adding national security charges after alleged pro-Maoist slogans were chanted during an anti-pollution demonstration at India Gate. Twenty-two protesters are now in judicial custody following confrontations where officers were reportedly attacked with pepper spray, with authorities citing Section 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assertions deemed prejudicial to national integration.

  • 17 Protesters Sentenced to 3-Day Judicial Custody Following Delhi Air Pollution Demonstration

    17 Protesters Sentenced to 3-Day Judicial Custody Following Delhi Air Pollution Demonstration

    Nov 24, 2025 11:46 pm CST

    A Delhi court has ordered three days of judicial custody for 17 protesters arrested during an air pollution demonstration at India Gate. The protesters face multiple charges including assaulting police officers and using pepper spray during confrontations. In a related case, five additional protesters were sentenced to two days' custody for similar offenses and allegedly chanting slogans supporting a Maoist leader.

  • Violent Clashes Erupt as Delhi Air Pollution Protest Takes Unexpected Turn with Maoist Slogans

    Violent Clashes Erupt as Delhi Air Pollution Protest Takes Unexpected Turn with Maoist Slogans

    Nov 24, 2025 03:27 pm CST

    A peaceful demonstration against Delhi's hazardous air quality at India Gate escalated into violence when protesters allegedly attacked police with chilli spray. The situation became more complex when some demonstrators began chanting slogans supporting Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, resulting in 22 arrests and multiple police injuries. Officials are now pursuing legal action against those involved in both the violence and the controversial slogans.

  • Violent Clash at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Police Officers Attacked with Pepper Spray at India Gate

    Violent Clash at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Police Officers Attacked with Pepper Spray at India Gate

    Nov 24, 2025 01:02 am CST

    Environmental demonstrators protesting Delhi's dangerous air quality levels clashed with police at India Gate, resulting in multiple officers being injured by pepper spray. The unprecedented confrontation occurred when protesters breached barricades and refused to clear pathways needed for emergency vehicles, escalating tensions between environmental activists and law enforcement in India's pollution-stricken capital.

  • Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Parents and Activists Protest at India Gate Demanding Clean Air Solutions

    Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Parents and Activists Protest at India Gate Demanding Clean Air Solutions

    Nov 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST

    Environmental activists and concerned parents staged a demonstration at India Gate in New Delhi against dangerous air pollution levels, highlighting health impacts on children who could face reduced lifespans of up to 10 years. Several protesters were detained by police for assembling without permission at the non-designated protest site.