199 mobile towers pulled down in Rajasthan

JAIPUR, INDIA: Mobile services in 40 towns across Rajasthan were partially hit on Tuesday, says a PTI report.

This is because mobile tower companies have been asked to remove 199 mobile towers installed atop school buildings to comply with a court order in this regard.

As per the order dated August 22, 2012 passed by Rajasthan High Court and a letter by state education department, mobile operators are required to remove all mobile towers/antennas installed on government/private schools