Mobile internet suspended in NIT Faridabad ahead of RRTS corridor demolition drive
Mobile internet services were suspended in NIT Faridabad ahead of a demolition drive for the Regional Rapid Transit System corridor. The suspension was a precautionary measure due to the potential for unrest and disturbance of public peace. The demolition drive resulted in the removal of a temple and a mosque among other structures.
- ▪A temple and a mosque were among the structures demolished in the drive.
- ▪The demolition drive was carried out amid intense security deployment.
- ▪The suspension of internet services was due to the potential for anti-social elements to create unrest.
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Mobile internet suspended in NIT Faridabad ahead of RRTS corridor demolition drivePolice said that a temple and a mosque were among the structures slated for demolition, due to which the decision was taken to suspend internet and bulk SMS servicesPublished on: May 30, 2026 1:16 PM ISTBy Debashish Karmakar, GurugramShare viaCopy link Mobile internet, dongle and bulk SMS services in NIT Faridabad and adjoining areas were suspended for nearly 22 hours, from 12:30 am to 10 pm on Saturday, as a precautionary measure ahead of a demolition drive being carried out to clear land for the upcoming Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, police said.Both religious structures were demolished in the drive launched post-midnight amid intense security deployment, officers added.
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