Watch: Fed up over poor network, villagers tie technician with mobile tower
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Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Times of India06:26first to report
Villagers held a mobile tower technician captive for two hours in Fatehpur district. They were frustrated with poor mobile connectivity for approximately two years. Police intervened and rescued the technician after being alerted by another villager. An FIR was registered against unknown villagers following the technician's complaint. Investigations are currently underway regarding the unusual incident.
Sun, 13 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India04:33
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.
- Al Jazeera English13:34
Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure