Temple, mosque razed in Faridabad demolition drive to make way for RRTS corridor
A temple and a mosque were demolished in Faridabad to clear land for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The demolition took place under heavy security, with internet services suspended in the area to prevent unrest. Authorities have planned for the construction of 18 metro stations along the proposed corridor linking Gurugram, Faridabad, and Greater Noida.
- ▪The demolition drive occurred overnight amid tight security arrangements.
- ▪Mobile internet and bulk SMS services were suspended for nearly 22 hours as a precautionary measure.
- ▪The RRTS corridor will support both metro and RRTS services on the same track.
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Temple, mosque razed in Faridabad demolition drive to make way for RRTS corridorAccording to police officials, the temple and mosque were included among the structures marked for removal.Updated on: May 30, 2026 3:48 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A temple and a mosque were razed during an overnight demolition drive on Saturday amid intense security arrangements in Haryana's Faridabad to clear land for the upcoming Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, police said.People take out their belongings after a demolition drive was carried out by Faridabad administration and Municipal Corporation (MCF) to remove several alleged illegal structures, at Sainik Colony Chowk, in Faridabad.
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