India, July 14 -- A video showing a couple dumping garbage in a wooded roadside area in Canada has gone viral, with many online users speculating that they are of Indian origin. The footage has sparked widespread criticism and also fuelled a wave of racially charged backlash targeting India. Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user named Bruce, the clip has already garnered over 620k views and continues to draw strong reactions.

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In the video, the couple is seen standing beside their vehicle, unloading bags of waste in what appears to be a quiet, green roadside area surrounded by nature.

Bruce, the user who posted the video, captioned...