pepper spray incident
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 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.
15 Arrested After Using Pepper Spray on Police During Delhi's Air Pollution Protests: Crisis Deepens as AQI Worsens
Nov 24, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Delhi authorities have arrested 15 protesters following confrontations at air pollution demonstrations where officers were allegedly attacked with pepper spray. As the capital's air quality continues to deteriorate into 'severe' categories, officials have escalated emergency measures under the Graded Response Action Plan, implementing work-from-home policies and increased restrictions to combat the worsening air crisis across Delhi-NCR.
Controversy Erupts After US Border Patrol Allegedly Pepper Sprays One-Year-Old During Immigration Operation
Nov 10, 2025 06:07 pm CST
A controversial incident has unfolded in Cicero, Illinois, where US Border Patrol agents allegedly pepper-sprayed Rafael Veraza and his one-year-old daughter Arianna during an immigration enforcement operation. While viral video appears to show the incident, the Department of Homeland Security has issued denials, claiming agents were attacked during Operation Midway Blitz. The incident occurs amid heightened immigration enforcement actions following Trump administration policies.