Man Shoots Himself At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Before Protest Begins — Police Launch Investigation

A man reportedly shot himself dead at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday morning, moments before a scheduled protest was set to begin at the site.

According to officials, the man, believed to be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, had arrived to participate in the demonstration for which the Delhi Police had granted permission. The incident occurred around 9:00 am near a tea stall close to the metal detector gates installed by police at the protest venue.

Police said the man shot himself before the protest could start. His identity has not yet been officially confirmed. Officers reached the scene immediately after the incident and cordoned off the area.

A senior Delhi Police official told PTI that the body has been sent for post-mortem examination after completing legal formalities. "He is yet to be identified. Police personnel are present at the spot, and the scene has been cordoned off," the officer said. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and a case has been registered.

Over 100 Detained During Pollution Protest at India Gate

In a separate development, more than a hundred citizens, including students and activists, staged a protest at India Gate on Sunday to raise their voices against worsening air pollution in the national capital. The protesters, holding placards that read "Saaf hawa sabka haq hai" (Clean air is everyone's right), demanded stronger government action to combat pollution.

The demonstration lasted for nearly two hours despite repeated warnings from the police. Around 55 participants were detained after they refused to disperse. Later in the evening, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the city's pollution levels but decided not to invoke Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, citing a slight improvement in air quality.

Some protesters also expressed concern over the Supreme Court's recent directive on relocating stray dogs, arguing that the decision lacked adequate planning and resources for animal care.

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