India, May 31 -- At least 20 structures, including a temple and a mosque, were demolished in NIT area of Faridabad amid suspension of internet services and heavy deployment of security forces to prevent any law and order situation, police said on Saturday.

Mobile internet and bulk SMS service facilities were suspended in NIT Faridabad and areas within one kilometre radius for almost 22 hours till 10pm on Saturday. The temple was at least 40 years old while the mosque was 50 years old.

Senior police officials said demolition was carried out following directions from the Supreme Court to remove illegal structures on green belts, in line with orders passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

The drive was also aimed at clearing illegall...