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In Fatehpur district, villagers allegedly tied a telecom technician to a mobile tower over prolonged network disruptions.
Police said the technician, identified as Aditya Bhan Singh, had visited Hardauli village to address the issue.
Residents allegedly detained him to demand better connectivity.
Police intervened after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
Why it mattersIt shows how weak network service can trigger violent local backlash and put frontline telecom workers at risk.
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Authorities said an FIR was registered and six villagers were arrested before being released on bail.