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Viral Video Shows Man Dumping Trash Into Sea at Mumbai’s Gateway of India

No official identification or action has been reported.

Overview

  • A foreign tourist recorded the incident near the waterfront and reacted on camera, saying, “What was that?” and “That’s not good.”
  • The man, described as wearing a helmet and accompanied by a woman and a child, opened a cloth bag and emptied its contents into the water before walking away.
  • The clip, shared on X by user @drunkJournalist, has been widely circulated and drew heavy online criticism with users urging authorities to respond.
  • As of January 13, outlets reported no clarity on when the footage was shot and no statements or confirmed enforcement from Mumbai Police or the municipal corporation.
  • Context from prior reporting notes the BMC issued tens of thousands of fines for littering in 2024, yet coverage highlights uncertainty around enforcement for dumping directly into the sea.