Broken screens: Sukhpuri’s fight laudable, but too simplistic
Published on: June 24, 2026, 1:15 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Frustrated by the growing association of their region with cybercrime, residents of Sukhpuri village in Haryana's Nuh district have chosen a dramatic path to signal change. Their decision to smash 55 smartphones and switch to basic phones sends a clear message: technology should not become a tool for deception and illegal gain. The trigger for the move is understandable. Nuh has frequently made headlines for cyber fraud, sextortion and online scams. Community leaders fear that easy access to smartphones and the Internet has lured many young people into unlawful activities. By publicly destroying their devices, the villagers hope to break this cycle and reclaim their village's reputation.
