Internet Shutdown, 3,000 Cops Deployment: Why Is Jaipur Under Strict Vigil?

Published 8 June 2026 · local

Internet Shutdown, 3,000 Cops Deployment: Why Is Jaipur Under Strict Vigil? Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 08:13 IST The Jaipur Divisional Commissioner ordered

Internet Shutdown, 3,000 Cops Deployment: Why Is Jaipur Under Strict Vigil? Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 08:13 IST The Jaipur Divisional Commissioner ordered the suspension of mobile internet and social media services across Jaipur North and Jaipur East police districts from midnight on June 7. Twelve companies of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) have been deployed. (ANI) Jaipur anti-encroachment drive: Authorities have put Jaipur under an extensive security blanket, with internet services suspended across large parts of the city and more than 3,000 police personnel deployed, ahead of a major anti-encroachment drive in Malviya Nagar today. The drive is being carried out by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) as part of a long-pending road-widening project on Nandpuri Road. The project aims to expand a 1.5-km stretch running parallel to the railway line from its current width of around 25-30 feet to the legally recorded width of 80 feet. #WATCH | Rajasthan | Heavy security deployed in Jaipur as the district administration imposed a temporary ban on internet services as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the anti-encroachment drive proposed by the Jaipur Development Authority for June 8,… pic.twitter.com/FG8GoUJX0S— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 8, 2026 As part of the drive, authorities are set to remove five religious structures, including a mosque, temple, satsang hall and shrine, that fall within the road boundary identified in revenue records.

Officials said 134 other encroachments along the route were cleared in May, while occupants of the religious structures were given time to voluntarily remove them before the deadline expired. Internet Shutdown, Heavy Police Deployment The Jaipur Divisional Commissioner ordered the suspension of mobile internet and social media services across Jaipur North and Jaipur East police districts from midnight on June 7 to midnight on June 8 to prevent the spread of rumours and inflammatory content. Jaipur, Rajasthan | In view of the anti-encroachment drive proposed by the Jaipur Development Authority for June 8, 2026, the district administration has imposed a temporary ban on internet services as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.Jaipur Divisional… pic.twitter.com/hhjnIAwpT1 — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 7, 2026 The restrictions covered 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile internet services, along with social media platforms and bulk messaging services. Voice calls remainoed unaffected. The affected areas include Galta Gate, Manak Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Adarsh Nagar, Brahmpuri, Nahargarh, Kotwali, Jalupura, Sanjay Circle, Shastri Nagar, Bhatta Basti, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaisinghpura Khor, Bani Park, Kanota, Toonga, Andhi, Jamwa Ramgarh, Samod, Raisar, Govindgarh, Chandwaji, Shahpura, Achrol, Viratnagar, Pawta, Pragpura, Manoharpur, Bhabru, Kaladera, Chomu, Harmada, Jhotwara, Kardhani, Vaishali Nagar, Sodala, Shyam Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Bajaj Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Jawahar Circle, Sanganer, Pratap Nagar, Muhana, Shivdaspura, Bagru, Dudu, Phagi and Phulera.