Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended in NIT Faridabad for 22 hours ahead of a demolition drive for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
A temple and mosque were among the structures slated for demolition, prompting police to suspend internet services to prevent unrest and disruption.
Police had intelligence input that anti-social elements may attempt to create unrest and spread inflammatory material.
Traffic diversions were made to minimize disruptions to commuters, with alternate routes prepared for affected areas.
