Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Crowd Misbehaves at Vizag Airport Inauguration
A new airport in Andhra Pradesh called Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport opened on August 1, 2026.
During the opening ceremony, some people took plants from the airport’s gardens and jumped into a fountain.
Videos of these actions were shared online and many people on social media said it was rude and a waste of money.
Some tweets called the crowd uncivilized and said the airport should be respected.
The incident shows that even when new buildings are built, people still need to behave properly.
Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, held on August 1, 2026.
Videos showed visitors stealing ornamental plants and jumping into decorative fountains during the ceremony.
The incidents sparked online criticism, with netizens calling the behavior a lack of civic sense and waste of taxpayers’ money.
Social media users, including Indian Tech & Infra and ThamiZh, posted tweets condemning the crowd’s conduct.
The event highlighted concerns about public conduct at new infrastructure projects in North Andhra.
- Who
- Visitors at the airport inauguration
- What
- Stealing ornamental plants and jumping into decorative fountains
- When
- August 1, 2026
- Where
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Public criticism of lack of civic sense and concerns about waste of taxpayers’ money
- Airport Name
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- Location
- Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Inauguration Date
- August 1, 2026
- Incidents
- Plant theft and fountain jumping
- Public Reaction
- Online criticism and tweets
