Haryana suspends internet in Faridabad
Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported May 30, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026
The temporary suspension of mobile internet services in India — Faridabad>>> by the India — Haryana>>> government could negatively impact local businesses reliant on internet connectivity, particularly those in the telecommunications sector. While voice calls and some other services are exempted, the disruption to data services may hinder commercial activities and financial transactions in the affected area.
The India — Haryana>>> government ordered the temporary suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in a one-kilometer radius of the NIT Zone in India — Faridabad>>> district on May 30, 2026. This decision, signed by Additional Secretary Home-1 Vandana Disodia>>>, was made under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Rule 3 of the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024>>>. The suspension, effective from 12:30 am to 10 pm, aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumors via social media platforms during a scheduled demolition drive. Inputs from the India — Additional Director General of Police, CID, Haryana>>> and the India — Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad>>> cited concerns over potential tension, public disturbance, and damage to property. Voice calls, individual SMS, banking-related SMS, mobile recharge messages, and broadband/leased-line internet services for homes and businesses are exempted.
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