In a peculiar twist of modern love, a young man in India allegedly cut off electricity to an entire village after repeatedly failing to reach his girlfriend over the phone.

The now-viral video shows the man scaling an electric pole with a massive pair of pliers in hand. Moments later, he is seen snipping through power lines, reportedly plunging his girlfriend’s village into complete darkness.

According to local media, the man was infuriated that his girlfriend’s phone was constantly busy and suspected she might be speaking with someone else. Instead of addressing his concerns through a conversation, he took matters—quite literally—into his own hands.

The footage, which remains unverified, has circulated widely on social media, leaving netizens amused, baffled, and concerned in equal measure. While many joked about the extremes people go to for love, others raised serious questions about public safety and the consequences of tampering with power infrastructure.

While many viewers were shocked, others turned the dramatic stunt into meme material. One user wrote, “Jio tower girana tha dost 😂.” Another added, “Ye badiya tha guru 😂😮.” A third user joked, “Bhai yeh telephone ka wire nahin hai.” Some even called him a “true filmi lover” for his over-the-top act.

The clip continues to circulate online, with netizens laughing at the stunt and joking about how far people can go in the name of love.