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In Gujarat, bouncers hired to watch screen addicts

Desperate parents in Gujarat are hiring bouncers to manage teenagers battling severe phone, gaming, and drug addictions. These security personnel, costing up to Rs 65,000 monthly, are deployed 24/7 to prevent violence, substance abuse, and risky behavior, highlighting a growing t

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In Gujarat, bouncers hired to watch screen addictsDesperate parents in Gujarat are hiring bouncers to manage teenagers battling severe phone, gaming, and drug addictions. These security personnel, costing up to Rs 65,000 monthly, are deployed 24/7 to prevent violence, substance abuse, and risky behavior, highlighting a growing t
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