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Parents kids activists detained at India Gate during Delhi clean air protest
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Police detained only those blocking traffic, then released them
Dozens of parents, children and activists were detained at India Gate during a “clean air protest” aimed at forcing urgent action over Delhi’s “air emergency.” Participants staged a health-focused demonstration with powerful placards and symbolic props. Police said detentions were limited to people blocking traffic, and many were later released.
- Parents and children joined the India Gate clean air protest
- Demonstrators demanded immediate government action over Delhi pollution
- Police detained only protesters blocking traffic
- Most detainees were later released
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