India, March 26 -- Indian tourists and their 'absence of civic sense' have once again come under scrutiny after a shocking image surfaced on social media. The now-viral picture, shared on Reddit, showcases gutka stains, empty plastic bottles, Navrattan mixture packets, and snack wrappers strewn carelessly over a pristine, snow-covered landscape. The location, allegedly at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level, was reportedly visited by just 100 tourists, yet it was left in an appalling state. HT.com could not verify the exact location of the post.

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The image triggered widespread debate online, with many social media users expressing anger and...