Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Gutka-Stained Dustbin On Display Sparks Outrage
A man in Kanpur, India, found a brand-new dustbin in a store that was stained with gutka spit.
He was shocked and recorded a video of his discovery, which he shared online.
The video went viral and many people were upset.
They said it showed a lack of cleanliness and respect for public spaces.
Some people joked about it, but others said it was a shame.
Gutka is a type of chewable tobacco that is banned in many states because it's harmful to health.
Despite the ban, people still use and spit it out in public places.
A shopper found a display dustbin in a Kanpur store stained with gutka spit.
The man recorded a video of his discovery, which went viral online.
The video sparked widespread outrage, with users criticizing the lack of civic sense and public hygiene.
Gutka, a harmful chewable tobacco product, has been banned in several states since 2012-13.
Despite the ban, illegal production and sale of gutka continue in many regions.
- Who
- A shopper identified by the social media handle @devotedindian
- What
- A display dustbin stained with gutka spit
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Mr DIY mall in Kanpur, India
- Why
- To highlight the lack of civic sense and public hygiene
- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Product
- Dustbin
- Store
- Mr DIY mall
- Social Media Handle
- @devotedindian
- Gutka Ban Year
- 2012-13
