How Delhi’s security guards battle cold, smog, and anti-pollution curbs

How Delhi’s security guards battle cold, smog, and anti-pollution curbs

While Delhi sleeps behind locked gates, hundreds of private security guards fight a silent battle against cold winters and toxic smog amid government-imposed bans on biomass burning. The Migration Story documents the lives of security guards of Delhi who earn up to 17,000 rupees a month. From 24-hour shifts to the desperate choice of burning trash just to stay warm, it is the last resort job for many migrants from across Indian states seeking a livelihood in the national capital. Video by @sajid_ali_mir 00:00 Night in IP Extension (9°C, AQI 375) 01:57 Shifts Across Delhi Colonies 02:00 GRAP Bans & Heater Reality 03:28 Mehtaab Hussain's Story 04:50 Rajesh Kumar: No Company Support 06:02 Do these curbs work? 07:57 Bipin Paswan: Loan Struggles 09:30 RWA/Govt Orders & Enforcement 10:16 Official Responses (Pending) 10:27 Closing PTC