In a radical move against the growing epidemic of digital addiction, villagers in a Haryana district have taken a step that has left the internet stunned.

Determined to reclaim their time and reconnect with family, residents gathered to collectively destroy 55 smartphones using stones and bricks.

The village elders and youth realized that the relentless addiction to social media reels, online scams, and constant internet connectivity was tearing the social fabric apart.

With children drifting away from studies and adults losing touch with real-world responsibilities, the community decided that a "digital detox" was the only way forward.

Many are now switching to simple "keypad phones" to prioritize face-to-face interactions.

Is this extreme step the right solution to modern-day phone addiction, or is it a bit too much?

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