Movement restricted in Jaipur's Jagatpura area after demolition of 5 religious structures

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Police personnel deployed by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) carry out an anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura for the widening of the road running parallel to the railway line, in Jaipur, on June 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

Movement was restricted on a road in Jaipur's Jagatpura area on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) as the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) continued clearing debris from five religious structures demolished during a road-widening drive on Monday (June 8).

The demolition exercise, carried out on Monday (June 8) amid tight security arrangements, was completed peacefully, and authorities were engaged in removing the debris from the site to facilitate widening of the road running parallel to a railway line.

The mobile internet services were suspended to contain the spread of rumours during the demolition because five religious structures, including a mosque, two temples, a satsang building and a mazar, falling within the road boundary were removed during the exercise.

An official of the JDA enforcement wing said removal of debris was going on and restrictions on movement in the locality would continue till the operation is completed.

Only local residents are being allowed entry after showing their identity cards. No outsiders are being permitted into the area while the debris clearance work is in progress.

JCB machines and dumpers were deployed at the site to remove the debris, while police personnel continued to remain stationed in the area to assist the JDA and maintain law and order.

The official said the clearance work is expected to be completed by the evening, after which the road will be reopened for regular movement.

Meanwhile, mobile internet services, which were suspended across parts of Jaipur as a precautionary measure during Monday's (June 8) demolition drive, were restored late Monday night.

The temporary suspension, however, affected businesses dependent on internet-based services, particularly cab operators and establishments relying on dig