Protesters Detained At India Gate As Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

Delhi Police detained protesters at India Gate on Sunday during demonstrations against the plummeting air quality in the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 381, categorised as 'very poor,' which was an improvement from the 'severe' category earlier in the month. Frustrated protesters used chilli spray against the police as they were dragged away. With thick smog enveloping India Gate, some protesters were pinned to the ground during their detention. Amid the protests, a vehicle equipped with an anti-smog gun from the NDMC passed by India Gate.

Updated on: 24 November 2025 12:07 pm

A protester being detained by security personnel during a protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, near the India Gate, in New Delhi. The air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 381, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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Police and security personnel remove people protesting against worsening air quality in the national capital, at the India Gate, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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Protest against Hazardous Air Quality Delhi

Police personnel detain a protestor during a protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, near the India Gate, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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Police personnel detain a protestor during a protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, near the India Gate, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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People raise slogans during a protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, at the India Gate, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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Police and security personnel stand guard as people protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, at the India Gate, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia

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