Indian Couple Caught Littering Roadside In Canada, Internet Calls It Unacceptable
The footage showed the couple pulling large polybags from their vehicle and disposing of the waste on the roadside one after the other.
Indians have once again found themselves under scrutiny after a rather questionable video of a couple is circulating on social media. The clip, stirring widespread criticism, showed a couple dumping their garbage at a roadside allegedly in Canada. Though the nationality of the individuals remains unconfirmed, the video's caption explicitly blamed 'Indians' and how they have already 'destroyed India.'
The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows a couple pulling large polybags from their vehicle and disposing of the waste on the roadside one after the other. Interestingly, the pair did not discard the bags themselves but returned them to the car after dumping the contents.
The questionable incident quickly triggered an online discussion around the lack of civic sense and public behaviour among Indians.
They've destroyed India. We can't let them destroy Canada next. pic.twitter.com/yBMblI6A0f
— Bruce (@bruce_barrett) July 13, 2025
The now-viral video has received sharp backlash online. A majority of users expressed their embarrassment and frustration over the incident. Some users accused the couple of reflecting poorly on Indians and polluting Canada, while others defended them, suggesting they might have been feeding wildlife. A few also suggested using the duo's car plate number to locate them and punish them.
An account wrote, 'Blaming an entire nation for littering is unfair and unhelpful. Cleanliness is about civic responsibility, not nationality. Yes, some people lack civic sense, and Indians are also tired of them."
'They might have been throwing food for wildlife and took the bags back. Please don't generalise," an individual defended.
Others warned users from jumping to conclusions about the couple's nationality. 'What's the proof that they're Indians? They could be Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or Nepalese. They look exactly like us, but you don't have any proof that they are Indians," argued another.
Another asked, 'Could they be feeding birds or animals? Or perhaps offering flowers after a ritual? Does anyone know the area and what exists at that spot? Because they didn't throw the plastic bags—they kept them."
'It's unacceptable. However, the person filming this is as guilty as them for not saying anything and making them pick up the trash again. Let's be real. It's a problem, but let's call out those who are not part of the solution either," said an X user.
The identity of the couple remains unclear. Authorities have yet to confirm if any investigation has been launched based on the video.
However, it is to be noted that Canada has strict laws on illegal dumping. Individuals found guilty can face fines starting from $1,000 to $1 million (approximately Rs 85,000 to Rs 8 crore) and can even face imprisonment depending on the severity of the offence.
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