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.