MUMBAI: A video posted on X by automotive YouTuber Cyrus Dhabhar, has triggered criticism on social media after it allegedly showed occupants of a moving Mahindra XUV700 spitting paan and throwing waste onto a Mumbai road.In his post, Dhabhar described the behaviour as “disgusting” and alleged that occupants first spat paan out of the vehicle window before opening a door while the SUV was still moving and later throwing a bottle onto the road.The video shows a man inside the moving SUV appearing to spit out of the window and later throw an empty bottle onto the street.The vehicle, which had tinted windows, also appeared to carry a BJP sticker, prompting criticism from some social media users over civic responsibility. Dhabhar tagged BJP’s Mumbai unit in his post.The video has drawn attention of Mumbai Traffic Police, which responded to the post asking Dhabhar to provide the vehicle’s full address/location details.The incident has also brought renewed attention to Mumbai’s rules against public spitting and littering.Under BMC’s bylaws, public spitting can attract a fine of Rs 250, while littering can invite a penalty of Rs 500.The authenticity and exact location of the video could not be independently verified.
