‘India Gate Disappeared?’ Internet Reacts As The War Memorial Fades Behind Delhi Smog In Video

“Where did the India Gate go?” seems like a question that anyone will hardly ever ask- considering that it is one of the most proud War Memorials in the country, which is ALSO massive. However, that was

exactly the question that ended up arising after a rather concerning video was shared online. No, India Gate did not actually go anywhere, but it did disappear! Or so it seemed after the gain structure simply faded away behind some heavy haze. The clip looked nothing but ‘blur’, as almost everything except the lightpost’s lights was visible in the clip. Except for the yellow lightbeams, the rest of the clip of the India Gate was a ‘blur of black’. The incident, as per ANI, happened on Saturday evening, October 01. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at the time stood at 295- which came under the category of ‘Poor’. As soon as the video went viral, netizens began to react. Most expressed concerns over the health and future complications that may arise among Delhi people and animals due to the pollution, while the rest demanded stricter laws against sources of pollution. Currently, Delhi’s overall AQI stands at 244, which comes under the ‘Severe’ category, as per the monitor of AQI.in.

Check out the viral post:

“Delhi: India Gate seems to disappear behind a thin layer of haze this evening. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is in 'Poor' category, at 295, as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board),” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘ANI’. The post was shared 2 days ago and pulled many views from netizens.

#WATCH | Delhi: India Gate seems to disappear behind a thin layer of haze this evening. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is in 'Poor' category, at 295, as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/7qtDBMruWP

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2025

Internet’s reactions:

ALSO READ: ‘We Don’t Deal With Such People’: HR’s Remark To Candidate Laid Off From Previous Company Triggers Internet “No but the government is busy manipulating the numbers and changing Delhi's no. Why would they care?” a user said. “Shame on us..and still firecrackers burning even today!!” added a second internet user. “Chane of capital badly needed and redistribute few public and private institutions across india. Implement compulsory EV for Delhi entry,” added another. “We got chernobyl season 2 before gta 6,” added another.ALSO READ: ‘3-Hour Sleep Per Day’ To ‘Constant Panic’– Amazon Employee Experiences ‘Layoff Anxiety’ | Viral “This is the problem of the society now people who can't afford air purifiers will suffer,” added the next user. “This is becoming a regular October–November story in Delhi. Complex mix — stubble burning, construction dust, vehicle emissions + low wind conditions. We need structural solutions, not only seasonal panic,” added another.