A recent incident in Himachal Pradesh went viral, showing a local man confronting tourists for littering the pristine hills. The video sparked widespread praise for his efforts to protect the environment. Keep reading to know everything that happened.
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Here's what happened:
The incident, captured and shared on Reddit by the Himachal Pradesh community, depicted a man chasing down a tourist bus after witnessing passengers tossing trash out of the window while driving through the scenic roads. "It’s shameful to see people who come to Himachal and leave behind a trail of litter as they go!!! Shame on these types of people!!!," the post was captioned, resonating with many netizens who shared a deep concern for the cleanliness of the area.
In the video, the man explained that he had been following the minibus for some time, noticing the passengers throwing garbage along the road. He was visibly upset and decided to take action. "I have been watching them throw garbage on the road, and I have decided to stop them and have a chat to educate them," he said. His determination led him to catch up with the bus, where he requested the driver to open the door and confront the litterers inside.
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Upon entering the bus, the man addressed the tourists about their littering habits. The passengers attempted to justify their actions, claiming they were merely throwing sick bags out of the window. The man responded, "Plastic use is banned here. I request you all not to litter plastic here. Keep a garbage bag inside to throw your trash."
As the conversation unfolded, the bus driver added that while there was a garbage bin inside the bus, the tourists chose not to use it, opting instead to throw trash on the road. The man continued to challenge them; he stated, "Anyone who comes from any other state or even those who live in Himachal has no right to litter here. Himachal is offering you pristine hills, and you are giving it trash in return. Please don't litter and make sure to spread this message around."
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Netizen's reaction
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with many users showing their support for the man’s bold actions. One Reddit user commented, "As locals of ecologically sensitive areas, let’s make this common. Record but politely tell them not to do it. At least in these areas." Another user praised the man's efforts, saying, "Great effort to stop them and make them aware. Really appreciate it; these educated idiots need to be made aware of the harm they are doing!"
