Villagers in Uttar Pradesh detain a telecom technician and tie him to a mobile tower after they say 5G services remain unreliable. Reports describe the technician being bound with cables when he arrives to address the connectivity problem. A video of the incident circulates online, prompting police action.
The accounts describe similar local grievances: residents say they have paid for 5G for a prolonged period but continue to experience poor signal, relying largely on unstable 4G instead. Multiple outlets cite that the issue has persisted for roughly two years, with residents making repeated complaints without satisfactory improvements. Some reports also focus on frustration directed at the private telecom tower at the centre of the dispute.
Outlets also broadly agree on the response from authorities. Police register a case related to the villagers’ actions, and at least some reports say charges are pursued for unlawful confinement and disturbing public order. The technician is released after the confrontation, with police characterising the incident as linked to the connectivity dispute rather than any unrelated offence.
