Delhi Police Investigate Naxal Links in India Gate Protest

On November 23, 2023, a group of people gathered near India Gate in Delhi to protest against the bad air quality in the city and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The protesters did not have permission from the police to hold the protest.

After they were asked to leave, some of them reportedly used pepper spray on the police officers and had a scuffle with them.

The police arrested 22 people in connection with the incident.

Later, the police added a new section to one of the cases, which deals with statements that are harmful to national unity.

They are now investigating if the protesters have any links with a group called Naxalites, who are known for their violent activities against the government.

The police are also looking into whether the protesters supported a Maoist commander who was recently killed.

The six individuals arrested in the first case were presented in court, and five of them were sent to judicial custody for two days.

The sixth person's age is being verified.