Delhi Police bins claims of network jammers at Satya Niketan rescue site
Delhi Police have officially denied allegations that mobile phone jammers were deployed at the site of a recent building collapse in Satya Niketan. Authorities stated that communication networks remained fully operational for rescue teams and the public throughout the operation.
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Clarifying misinformation during disaster response is critical to maintaining public trust and ensuring the efficiency of emergency services.
The Delhi Police on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) rejected claims that mobile phone jammers had been deployed at the Satya Niketan building collapse rescue site, saying networks are fully operational and rescue agencies were communicating through mobile phones without any disruption.
In a post on X, the police described the claims about jammers as "completely false" and said personnel of the Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and fire department were coordinating seamlessly through mobile communication.
The police also said media personnel and citizens at the site were broadcasting live without any disruption to mobile connectivity.
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