Delhi pollution protest update: 15 arrested for using ‘pepper spray’ on Delhi police, holding posters of Maoist commander

Delhi protest 2025: In a significant turn of events in the national capital, the Delhi Police has arrested at least 15 people on charges of obstructing its personnel and assaulting them. Notably, the situation at the protest site escalated as some demonstrators who were reportedly protesting against Delhi pollution allegedly used pepper spray on police personnel while being removed from the scene. As reported by PTI news agency, the protestors misbehaved, assaulted police personnel, and some even used pepper spray when asked to leave. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent protests in the national capital.

In the latest development, the protestors who arrested following the protest at the India(BHARAT) Gate were brought to Patiala House Court.

Reacting to the development, the Delhi police has said, “The protesters were holding posters of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma (who was recently killed in the encounter). When they tried to block the road, the police tried to remove them, but they sprayed pepper spray on the police personnel and tried to attack them. The police are now taking legal action against them”

“The situation then turned into a scuffle, and some protesters used pepper spray on our personnel, which is unusual and rare,” the officer said, adding that so far, police have arrested at least 15 protesters.

“India(BHARAT) Gate is not a designated protest site. The protesters were asked to leave. Jantar Mantar is the designated protest site, and anyone can demonstrate there after obtaining permission. On Sunday, the protesters blocked the C-Hexagon after jumping police barricades. They sat on the road for over an hour, and even people stuck in the traffic jam were requesting them to clear the way,” the police officer said.

(With inputs from agencies)