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The Haryana government has temporarily suspended mobile internet services, bulk SMS services and all dongle services in parts of Faridabad following a massive demolition drive executed on Saturday, May 30.
The restrictions cover a one-kilometre radius around the notified area in the NIT Zone ofFaridabad. The suspension will remain in force till 10 pm on Saturday, reported ANI.
Suspended services
According to an order issued by the Home Affairs Department on May 29, mobile internet services across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks have been suspended in the affected area. Bulk SMS services and internet dongle services have also been temporarily blocked.
However, voice calls will continue to function normally. The government has also exempted individual SMS services, banking-related messages, mobile recharge alerts, and internet services provided through broadband and leased lines to homes and businesses, the report added.
The decision to suspend the services was taken following inputs from ADGP (Additional Director General of Police)/CID Haryana and the Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad.
According to the order, authorities feared that misinformation and rumours circulating through social media platforms could trigger unrest during the demolition operation.
“There is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage of public & private property and disturbance of public peace & tranquillity. In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., on mobile phones and SMS for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities," as per the order signed by Additional Secretary Home Vandana Disodia.
Restrictions limited to specific area
The government clarified that the suspension is limited to a one-kilometre radius around the notified location in the NIT Zone and has been imposed only as an emergency measure.
"This order is being passed to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order only in a 1-kilometre radius of the location of NIT Zone in the jurisdiction of the district Faridabad, shall remain in force w.e.f. 00:30 hrs to 22:00 hrs dated 30.05.2026. This order is also being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation as explained in earlier paragraphs,” it read.
The order also warned that any violation of the directions could invite legal action under relevant provisions of law.
Major demolition drive
Meanwhile, the Faridabad administration carried out a large-scale demolition drive early Saturday morning in the NIT area, IANS reported. The operation began at around 4 am, with authorities removing several structures that were illegally constructed. Among the structures demolished was a mosque spread over nearly 700 square yards at Masjid Chowk in NIT-3. Two temples were also demolished during the drive.
The land is reportedly required for upcoming infrastructure projects, including the Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat RRTS corridor and a proposed elevated road project.
The restrictions cover a one-kilometre radius around the notified area in the NIT Zone ofFaridabad. The suspension will remain in force till 10 pm on Saturday, reported ANI.
Suspended services
According to an order issued by the Home Affairs Department on May 29, mobile internet services across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks have been suspended in the affected area. Bulk SMS services and internet dongle services have also been temporarily blocked.
However, voice calls will continue to function normally. The government has also exempted individual SMS services, banking-related messages, mobile recharge alerts, and internet services provided through broadband and leased lines to homes and businesses, the report added.
Government cites security concerns
The Haryana Government has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS services, and all dongle services in a designated area
of Faridabad district to maintain public peace and law and order during a demolition drive scheduled for May 30. pic.twitter.com/nwDgZ01XJl
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2026
The decision to suspend the services was taken following inputs from ADGP (Additional Director General of Police)/CID Haryana and the Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad.
According to the order, authorities feared that misinformation and rumours circulating through social media platforms could trigger unrest during the demolition operation.
“There is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage of public & private property and disturbance of public peace & tranquillity. In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., on mobile phones and SMS for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities," as per the order signed by Additional Secretary Home Vandana Disodia.
Restrictions limited to specific area
The government clarified that the suspension is limited to a one-kilometre radius around the notified location in the NIT Zone and has been imposed only as an emergency measure.
"This order is being passed to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order only in a 1-kilometre radius of the location of NIT Zone in the jurisdiction of the district Faridabad, shall remain in force w.e.f. 00:30 hrs to 22:00 hrs dated 30.05.2026. This order is also being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation as explained in earlier paragraphs,” it read.
The order also warned that any violation of the directions could invite legal action under relevant provisions of law.
Major demolition drive
Meanwhile, the Faridabad administration carried out a large-scale demolition drive early Saturday morning in the NIT area, IANS reported. The operation began at around 4 am, with authorities removing several structures that were illegally constructed. Among the structures demolished was a mosque spread over nearly 700 square yards at Masjid Chowk in NIT-3. Two temples were also demolished during the drive.
Faridabad, Haryana: The administration conducted a demolition drive in connection with the RRTS corridor and elevated road construction. Several illegal structures, including a 700-yard mosque in NIT-3’s Masjid Chowk, were removed. The operation began around 4 a.m., with heavy… pic.twitter.com/pFm6z1U7l0
— IANS (@ians_india) May 30, 2026
The land is reportedly required for upcoming infrastructure projects, including the Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat RRTS corridor and a proposed elevated road project.
