India Gate protest
Delhi Court Remands 3 Protesters to Police Custody Following India Gate Air Pollution Demonstration
Dec 02, 2025 07:26 am CST
A Delhi court has ordered three protesters to spend three days in police custody for allegedly using pepper spray against police during an air pollution demonstration at India Gate. Seven other protesters received seven-day judicial custody, while four women were granted three-day judicial custody. The case involves allegations of connections to banned organizations and raises concerns about police treatment of detained protesters.
Delhi Pollution Protest Hijacked by Pro-Maoist Slogans Sparks Outrage on Social Media
Nov 25, 2025 12:33 pm CST
An environmental demonstration in Delhi turned controversial when protesters raised pro-Maoist slogans at India Gate. Scientists for Society (SFS), a co-organizer of the anti-pollution protest, faced severe backlash after some demonstrators supported Maoist leader Madvi Hidma and attacked police with chilli spray. Despite SFS's attempts to distance itself from these actions, social media users condemned the organization for betraying public trust and hijacking a legitimate environmental cause.
Maoist Slogans Emerge at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Violence Erupts at India Gate Demonstration
Nov 24, 2025 12:17 pm CST
A protest against Delhi's severe air pollution at India Gate turned violent as demonstrators raised slogans supporting slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Police confronted protesters who broke barricades and used pepper spray against officers, resulting in injuries and 15 arrests. The incident highlights the intersection of environmental activism with controversial political messaging as Delhi's air quality index reached dangerous levels around 400.
