Tourists ruin Himachal waterfall vibe with alcohol, trash. Viral video sparks outrage
A viral video from Lapas Waterfall in Himachal's Barot Valley has triggered massive outrage after it showed tourists openly drinking alcohol and littering at the scenic spot.The short clip, recorded by content creator Saumya Pathak, documented the mess left behind by tourists, including bottles and wrappers. People were even seen drinking alcohol at tables and under umbrellas set up at the spot.advertisement'See, this waterfall is in India. Very beautiful,' Pathak said, adding: 'But people drinking alcohol near the waterfall. Wherever there is a beautiful place in India, people will capitalise on it. People are selling things in shops, littering, throwing alcohol bottles.'
'We lack civic sense,' read the caption of the video post shared by Pathak.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saumya Pathak ( Techie |Traveller | Thinker) (@techiestraveller)The video left social media users infuriated over the lack of public discipline and damage caused to natural sites.'Civic sense is a joke in India,' a user said. Another added, 'The problem is they never clean up after their picnic. That's the main issue. Even in other countries, people drink outdoors, but they clean up.'advertisementSome users also blamed the education system for not instilling basic public etiquette: 'Why can't they teach civic sense, traffic rules, and basic constitutional law in schools? There needs to be a textbook on manners and civic responsibility.'The video has triggered questions regarding how India treats its natural heritage.Trending Reel
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