Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Men Fined for Disruptive Behavior in Himachal
On New Year's Eve, a group of young men in a snowy place called Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh danced on the road.
They were playing loud music, holding drinks, and some weren't wearing shirts even though it was very cold.
People saw a video of them and got upset because it was disrespectful and dangerous.
The police found out and fined them.
Some people online said this kind of behavior is why tourists might not want to visit India.
This isn't the first time something like this has happened in Himachal Pradesh during holidays.
Five to six young men danced on a road in the snow-covered Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh.
They were holding liquor bottles and hookahs, with some shirtless despite freezing temperatures.
The incident was captured on video and went viral, sparking backlash on social media.
The video led to concerns about public safety, civic sense, and tourism in the region.
The individuals were identified and fined by the local police.
- Who
- Five to six young men
- What
- Danced on the road, held liquor bottles and hookahs, some shirtless
- When
- Night of 31 December
- Where
- Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Allegedly celebrating, possibly under the influence of alcohol
- Location
- Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
- Date
- 31 December
- Number of Men
- 5-6
- Fine Amount
- Not specified (but fined)
- Incident Time
- Night
- Weather Conditions
- Freezing temperatures, snow-covered roads
Sources
'Climb Car Roof, Strip Clothes': Noida Men Dance on Busy Road, Fined Rs 67K - Video
Shirtless Men Dance Atop Car Roof On New Year's Eve, Noida Police Slap Rs 67,000 E-Challan
Shirtless men dance with hookahs in snow-covered Himachal, video sparks backlash
