A protest against worsening air pollution in Delhi turned tense after agitators allegedly used pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration. The incident occurred as activists gathered to demand urgent government action to curb toxic air levels in the capital.
Authorities reported that several police officers sustained minor injuries in the scuffle, while protesters accused law enforcement of attempting to disperse the gathering forcefully. The protest was organized by environmental groups and civil society members, who highlighted the severe health risks posed by hazardous air quality.
Officials stated that security was tightened in the area following the confrontation, and additional measures are being taken to prevent further escalation. The incident underscores growing public frustration over pollution in Delhi, which has consistently recorded dangerous levels of particulate matter in recent weeks.
The Delhi government has faced mounting pressure to implement stricter controls on vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and construction dust, as residents continue to grapple with the health impacts of toxic air.
