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Viral Video of Bathing in Delhi’s Sunder Nursery Pond Draws Criticism and Calls for Enforcement

Conservationists alongside social media users criticize the lack of response from park authorities after the video circulated

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A screengrab (inset) of visitors entering and splashing about in the heritage pond of Delhi's Sunder Nursery.
People Swimming In Sunder Nursery's Pond Sparks Online Outrage
Viral video of people bathing in Delhi's Sunder Nursery pond sparks outrage

Overview

  • Instagram user Ayyan Javed posted the video on June 30 showing visitors bathing and swimming in the ornamental pond after heavy rains.
  • The clip has gathered over 326,000 views and 4,000 likes, drawing widespread condemnation online.
  • Critics have decried the behavior as disrespectful and uncivilized at a Mughal-era garden complex recognized under UNESCO guidelines.
  • Calls have emerged for Sunder Nursery management to tighten ticketing rules, boost security and launch awareness campaigns to protect the site.
  • As of July 1, park authorities have not issued any official statement on the incident.