Indian village bans women from using cell phones, imposes $320 fine

A village in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has prohibited women from using cell phones in public. Those found violating the rule will be fined $320. 

Village elders believe this new decree will ensure women don't interact with men.

 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports

 

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