On 23 November, Protesters gathered at India Gate to raise concerns about the rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. When police officers arrived to disperse the crowd, some protesters resisted and allegedly attacked the personnel with pepper spray during the removal.

Three to four officers suffered injuries to their eyes and are currently receiving treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, according to PTI. Police said the protesters had entered the C-hexagon area and attempted to cross the barricades that were in place to manage traffic.

According to officers, the protesters became agitated and aggressive. They allegedly paid no attention to the fact that they were blocking ambulances and medical staff, who needed emergency access.

"Some of the protesters had entered the

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