Mobile Internet Suspended In 1.5-km Radius Of Jantar Mantar Till Midnight
Authorities suspended mobile internet services near Jantar Mantar as student protests regarding the NEET paper leak entered their 34th day. While the government has offered talks, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues to demand accountability and a neutral venue for negotiations.
Why it matters
The ongoing standoff and internet restrictions reflect the escalating tension between student activists and the government over public examination integrity.
Mobile internet has been suspended within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar till midnight, as student protests continue to rage in the Capital. Jantar Mantar is the protest site of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which bans large gatherings, has also been imposed outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence, with police issuing warnings in the area. "There is no plan to crack down on the ongoing student protest," Delhi police said in a statement.Photo Credit: PTIThe standoff has also affected business in the capital.
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