Sat Dec 06 01:25:35 UTC 2025: Summary:

Twenty-three individuals, mostly students, were arrested in Delhi following a November 23rd protest at India Gate. The Delhi police claim the protesters assaulted female officers, used chili spray on a constable, obstructed police work, damaged barricades, and glorified a deceased Maoist commander. Police identified the accused through video footage and say the Bhagat Singh Chatra Ekta Manch (BSCEM) organized the protest, which initially concerned pollution. Investigations are ongoing with the potential for charges to evolve.

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Delhi Police Accuse India Gate Protesters of Assault, Glorifying Naxalite Leader

New Delhi, December 6, 2025 – Twenty-three individuals, largely comprised of students, are facing serious charges after a protest at India Gate on November 23rd escalated into violence, according to a report filed by the Delhi Police. The protesters, initially demonstrating against pollution, are accused of assaulting female police officers, using chili spray on a constable, obstructing law enforcement, damaging barricades, and raising slogans in praise of Madvi Hidma, a recently killed Maoist commander.

According to the police report submitted to the magisterial court on Friday, December 5th, the accused were identified using video evidence captured at the scene. The report also alleges that the Bhagat Singh Chatra Ekta Manch (BSCEM) was the “main conspirator group” behind the protest.

Following the initial arrests, seventeen additional individuals allegedly arrived at Parliament Street from India Gate and further hindered police operations, leading to the registration of a separate case against each of them.

Investigators have informed the court that the investigation is still in its early stages. Further analysis of digital evidence, mobile phone data, and interrogation results is expected to refine the roles and charges against each accused. The case is ongoing.

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