New Delhi: The Delhi Police has issued an order directing telecommunications service providers to temporarily suspend internet services within a 4-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing in the national capital.
According to an official communication dated October 9, 2026, issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell (HQ), Delhi, the suspension has been authorised by the Union Home Secretary under the applicable telecommunications rules.
Internet Suspension for 24 Hours
The order states that mobile internet services across all technologies are to be suspended in the specified area from 10:00 PM on October 9, 2026, until 10:00 PM on October 10, 2026.
The directive has been communicated to the nodal officers of major telecom operators, including Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio and MTNL, for immediate implementation.
Legal Provisions Cited in the Order
The communication refers to sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, read with Section 20(2)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The order also mentions authorisation under Order No. 22016/12/2019-CIS-IV, dated October 9, 2026.
Telecom Operators Directed to Implement the Order
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell (HQ), Delhi, has instructed the concerned telecom service providers to take all necessary steps to implement the suspension immediately.
The restriction is geographically limited to the specified 4-kilometre radius around the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing, as stated in the document.
