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Villagers tie technician to tower over poor network

In Hardauli, Uttar Pradesh, locals took matters into their own hands as they detained a telecom technician, tying him to a mobile tower. Their frustration over ongoing 5G connectivity issues boiled over into this unusual protest. The police have since registered a case against the villagers, marking a significant incident in rural India's increasing dependence on mobile telecommunications.

13 Sep 2026 10:03 am