India, July 21 -- The Union government on Monday ordered the suspension of mobile internet services in parts of central Delhi, including the Jantar Mantar area, till 6pm as thousands gathered for the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" march.

The directions were issued to telecom service providers (TSPs), including Airtel, Jio and Vi, according to officials aware of the matter. Protesters said mobile internet services stopped functioning as early as 10am, even as police prevented demonstrators from marching towards Parliament.

Heavy security was deployed in the area, and police used lathi-charge and tear gas after protesters allegedly attempted to breach barricades. The protest coincided with the opening day of Parliament's Mon...