2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 24, 2026 01:28 PM ISTWitnesses claimed the couple reacted aggressively and questioned the resident (Photo: @thelogicalindia/Instagram)In a new video, sparking conversation around the lack of civic sense among Indian travellers, a couple was seen allegedly throwing plastic bottles by the roadside in Kodagu, Karnataka. According to viral posts, a resident objected to the act, following which the couple, instead of acknowledging the mistake, began arguing.The couple was travelling in a car registered in Telangana.Witnesses claimed the couple reacted aggressively and questioned the resident, allegedly asking, “Don’t you know how to speak to women?” The argument reportedly continued for several minutes before bystanders intervened and brought the situation under control.The local recorded the incident on video and later shared it on social media. Sharing the clip, The Logical Indian wrote on Instagram, “A resident who witnessed the act reportedly approached them politely and urged them to dispose of waste responsibly. However, the situation escalated into a verbal altercation, with the couple allegedly responding aggressively before bystanders intervened.”Watch here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Logical Indian (@thelogicalindian)Also Read | Bat faints due to extreme heat in Bundelkhand’s court complex, lawyers rush to save itThe post has since gone viral across all social media platforms, drawing a wave of reactions. “Good that these days locals are speaking up. We are living this nightmare in Udupi too. Literally people dump stuff and leave. We should start fining them,” a user wrote.“Road travelled to Coorg from Thane twice but always collected trash in bag and dumped it in trashbins whenever we took a stop… be a responsible tourists & if u make a mistake dont argue with locals… simple rule,” another user commented.“Whenever there’s correction people just hate it, I don’t know from where the EGO hits them, if you feel ashamed of your act, understand and apologise,” a third user reacted. © IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:litteringAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Advertisement