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Viral Reddit Claim of Mercedes Littering in Gurgaon Draws National Coverage

National outlets label the account unverified with no official response reported.

Overview

  • A Gurgaon resident described on Reddit that a woman in a Mercedes E-Class allegedly threw a paper plate and napkins onto Golf Course Road.
  • When asked not to litter, the woman reportedly replied that she saw no dustbin and would not dirty her car because dry-cleaning is expensive.
  • The post says she rolled up her window, spoke to her driver, and the driver then asked the man to leave.
  • The account went viral with users praising the confrontation and sharing similar experiences, and Hindustan Times, News18, and Mint reported the post.
  • The outlets noted they have not independently verified the claim or identified the woman, and coverage cited India’s broader waste challenges, including official data on low collection and treatment rates.