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.
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September 13, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Villagers Detain Telecom Technician: 5 held after tower-tying over 5G woes; case under probe
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