The Delhi Police contended that "mere fact that DCW is asking for approval of additional posts from the government goes on to prove that the government is the decision maker".
Air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season, and commuting. Delhi Air Pollution: Thick Toxic Haze or Smog Chokes National Capital As Air Quality Index Remains in ‘Severe’ Category (Watch Video).
The AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 452, while it was at 433, 460, 382, and 413 at RK Puram, Punjabi Bagh, Sri Aurobindo Marg and Shadipur, all in the 'severe' category.
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