The Delhi Police on Monday informed a local court that the protesters detained during the India Gate demonstration “came completely equipped,” used pepper spray on police personnel, and raised slogans in support of slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma,
Such activities led to the arrest of 22 people and registration of two FIRs, the police said.Police said the group gathered at C-Hexagon near India Gate on Sunday evening, claiming to protest against the capital’s toxic air, blocked the road without permission, displayed posters of Hidma, and refused to disperse.
When officers attempted to remove them, several protesters allegedly broke barricades and attacked police personnel with chilli spray, injuring three to four officers who were taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
