Not just Jantar Mantar, mobile internet blocked at eight stadium-turned-detention centres across Delhi on Oct 10
Delhi Police had converted multiple sports complexes and community centres across the city into temporary holding facilities as part of arrangements to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar
On October 10, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) suspended mobile internet services within a 500-metre radius of eight makeshift detention centres in Delhi. The order was issued to prevent potential public safety issues and maintain public order during protests that were seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
These locations were previously converted sports complexes and community centres by Delhi Police, housing around 2,500 protestors who were subsequently released. The suspension was enforced between noon and 10 p.m. under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, as per an order issued by the Union Home Secretary.
The affected areas included Chhatrasaal Stadium, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Yamuna Sports Complex, Jasola Sports Complex, Community Centre in Daulatpur, Community Centre in Pandwala Khurd, Jangli Ram Stadium in Nizampur, Kanjhawala, and Surajmal Stadium in Nangloi.
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