Video of Indian couple dumping garbage on roadside in Canada sparks outrage
Watch the viral video here: Journalist and author Neelesh Misra also reacted to the viral video, saying, 'Whether in India (or South Asia, wherever every are from) or in Canada, this needs to be called out and penalised. This is abhorrent behaviour.''They turned their country into a toilet. Now they're doing the same in beautiful clean Canada. Don't just film. Call it out!' one user wrote while sharing the video.Another comment read, 'They've destroyed India. We can't let them destroy Canada next.'Some users suggested the act could have been misunderstood. 'That looks like lettuce. Maybe they were feeding animals,' one comment claimed. Another added, 'If it was really garbage, they'd have tossed the whole bag. This looked like they were pulling stuff out deliberately.'Still, a section of the internet believed that recording the act and not stepping in was equally problematic. 'Let's be honest, the person filming is just as guilty. Say something, stop them, don't just record for views,' a user argued.Despite the reactions, no official confirmation has surfaced on the video's origin, authenticity, or the couple's identity. IndiaToday.in could not independently verify the footage. This story will be updated if more details emerge.- EndsMust Watch
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