Internet services were suspended and thousands of police personnel were deployed across Jaipur on Monday as authorities launched a major operation in Jagatpura. The action is part of a long-pending road expansion project aimed at widening Nandpuri Road, making headlines due to the scale of the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive.
Why Is Jaipur Carrying Out the Drive?
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is widening a 1.5-kilometre stretch of Nandpuri Road that runs parallel to the railway line. Officials plan to expand the road from its current width of around 25-30 feet to the approved width of 80 feet.
According to authorities, several structures built within the designated road boundary have delayed the project for years. As part of the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive, officials have begun clearing these obstructions to complete the infrastructure project.
Religious Structures Among Those Being Removed
The ongoing Jaipur anti-encroachment drive includes the demolition of five religious structures, including a mosque, two temples, a satsang hall and a mazar.
Officials said notices had been issued well in advance and occupants were given adequate time to remove the structures voluntarily. However, after the deadline expired, authorities proceeded with the operation.
Anand Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of the JDA Vigilance Wing, said that 134 encroachments on the same stretch had already been removed during a drive conducted on May 22.
Internet Services Suspended, Security Tightened
The district administration temporarily suspended internet services during the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive to prevent the spread of rumours and inflammatory content on social media.
Authorities also warned that strict action would be taken against individuals found sharing misleading or communally sensitive information online.
More than 3,000 police personnel, including 12 companies of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), have been deployed across Jaipur. Additional security forces from Jaipur, Kota and Bharatpur ranges have also been stationed in sensitive locations.
The Jaipur anti-encroachment drive is being closely monitored as one of the city’s largest civic enforcement operations in recent years. Officials say the move is necessary to complete the long-delayed road-widening project and improve traffic infrastructure in the area.
FAQs
Q: Why was internet suspended during the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive?
A: Internet services were suspended to prevent rumours and inflammatory content from spreading on social media during the operation.
Q: What structures are being removed in the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive?
A: The drive includes a mosque, two temples, a satsang hall and a mazar located within the road expansion boundary.
Q: How many police personnel were deployed for the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive?
A: More than 3,000 police personnel, including 12 RAC companies, were deployed across Jaipur.
Q: What is the purpose of the Jaipur anti-encroachment drive?
A: The operation aims to remove encroachments and widen Nandpuri Road to its sanctioned width of 80 feet.
