Govt asks telecom companies to block mobile data services around Delhi protest site

The Indian government has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central parts of the capital Delhi, in and around the site of youth protests seeking the resignation of the education minister, two sources told Reuters on Thursday.

The companies have complied with the order, the sources said.

Spokespersons for the government and the telecom department did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Reuters.