A video shared by a Russian traveller, Ameana Finds, on Instagram, is being widely circulated online, raising concerns about the public cleanliness in India. The now viral clip, shot during the Attari-Wagah border ceremony, shows an elderly man repeatedly littering by discreetly pushing ice cream wrappers under the seat in front of him instead of using a bin.
The post was shared along with the caption: “Why are some people like this?" It quickly went viral, with netizens debating about civic behaviour. Some also said “sorry" on behalf of the old man.
Social Media Reaction
The video received hundreds of comments, with many Indians expressing embarrassment and frustration. One user wrote, “Omg babe, this annoyed me so much in India. I saw someone throw a tin foil lunch box out the train w