A viral video of Punjab, in which a person is slapping two youths for spitting a gutkha on the road, has launched a hot debate online. Wearing a red T-shirt, this person is seen clashed with youths, forcing them to sit as a lesson for apologizing and not spreading garbage. While some Neutzans praised his attempt to curb spitting publicly, others criticized his vigilant attitude and questioned his right to discipline the criminals physically.

The phenomenon exposes the ever -growing problem of spitting publicly in India, which is often associated with gutkha and chewing, which spoils public places and pose a threat to health. There were mixed reactions on social media. A user commented, “Who is he slapping them? Not violence, education is the solution.” Another suggested, “Officers should impose a fine of ₹ 500 on the spot, out of which 25% should go to the Enforcement Officer.” Others demanded strict action from the government, a user said, “The ban on heavy fine or gutkha is the only way to stop this problem.”
Despite awareness campaigns, publicly spitting shows a widespread decrease of civil responsibility.

Critics argue that gutkha is used to reduce appetite due to poverty, and they advocate systematic solutions rather than individual alertness. A comment wrote, “Ethical policing is not a solution; the government will have to deal with this issue.”

To deal with this, experts advocate a multi -faceted approach: strict penalty, continuous law enforcement, and public awareness campaign to increase respect for shared places. Although the person’s actions sparked a debate, they underline the immediate need for effective measures to curb spitting and promote clean, healthy communities.