All offices in Gurugram will be working from home (WFH) until August 5, as the internet ban in the city was extended for another two days.
The decision was taken by the Haryana government on Wednesday, August 2, after protests against the Agnipath scheme turned violent in the city.
The internet ban was imposed in Gurugram on Monday, August 1, after mobs set fire to several government buildings and vehicles.
The protests against the Agnipath scheme have been raging across India since Sunday, July 31. The scheme, which was announced by the Indian government on June 14, is a new recruitment model for the armed forces.
Under the scheme, young people will be recruited for a four-year period, after which only 25% of them will be retained. The rest will be discharged without any pension benefits.
The protests have been met with a heavy police crackdown, with hundreds of people arrested.
In Gurugram, the police have been using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters.
The internet ban has caused widespread disruption in Gurugram, with businesses and schools forced to close.
The Haryana government has said that the ban will be lifted as soon as the situation returns to normal.
Impact of the internet ban
The internet ban has had a significant impact on businesses and residents in Gurugram.
Many businesses have been forced to close, as they rely on online platforms to operate.
Residents have also been inconvenienced, as they have been unable to access online services.
The ban has also disrupted education, as schools have been forced to close.
Government's response
The Haryana government has said that the internet ban is necessary to maintain law and order in Gurugram.
The government has also said that the ban will be lifted as soon as the situation returns to normal.
Criticism of the internet ban
The internet ban has been criticized by some, who say that it is an infringement on freedom of speech.
Others have said that the ban is ineffective, as protesters have found ways to circumvent it.
