Delhi Protests: Pepper Spray Escalation Amid Pollution Crisis

Fifteen individuals were arrested during a protest against air pollution in Delhi after a confrontation with police. Protestors allegedly used pepper spray on officers. The Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air criticized the government for not addressing underlying pollution causes and relying on short-term solutions.

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing pollution crisis, Delhi Police arrested 15 protestors at India Gate, claiming they obstructed officers and used pepper spray during a heated protest over rising air pollution levels.

The protest, organized by the Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air, turned tense when participants allegedly blocked roads, hindering ambulances and medical staff trying to pass. The incident starkly highlights the public's frustration over deteriorating air quality in the capital.

Despite the arrests, the committee criticized what it describes as inadequate governmental responses to the 'severe' pollution, accusing authorities of relying on short-term fixes rather than addressing the root causes of the environmental crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)