New Delhi: (RightNow) A video went viral on social media showing a man cutting electrical wires. It was claimed that this act was due to his girlfriend’s phone being busy.

In the video, a man is seen on a pole with large pliers, linked to the village’s power outage. This video sparked significant comments and memes on social media.

Fact check revealed the claim to be false. Local authorities or relevant organizations did not verify the video. The claim was merely a rumor.

Reverse image search showed the video was uploaded on July 17, 2025, on the YouTube channel ‘Technical Work’. The channel regularly shares videos on electrical repairs.

It is important to note that the claim was a misleading story attached to the original video. Therefore, the claim of cutting village power due to a busy phone is deceptive.