Watch: Fed up over poor network, villagers tie technician with mobile tower

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:26:44 UTC.

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