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MHA suspends mobile internet near Jantar Mantar till midnight

This is the fifth such order issued by the ministry since 17 July, citing public safety.

PTI

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  • The order was approved by the Union Home Secretary under the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024

New Delhi, 23 July


The Union home ministry on Thursday suspended mobile internet services till midnight in the 1.5 km radius of Jantar Mantar, where the CJP is holding a protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.


The latest order extended the suspension of the services till midnight on Thursday with the approval of the Union Home Secretary under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024 in the interest of "public safety and averting public emergency".


The ministry has issued five such orders since July 17, suspending the mobile internet services in the area.


The CJP-led agitation demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system and the resignation of Pradhan started on June 20th.

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