Guwahati: The Tinsukia Municipal Board (TMB) returned a heap of garbage to a shop in the town’s Daily Bazar area after the establishment was caught dumping waste on the road.
The incident occurred on Monday night around 9:30 pm, when municipal workers on patrol spotted an employee of a grocery and gift shop disposing of garbage directly onto the street. Upon questioning, the worker admitted the waste belonged to his shop.
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Though no fine was imposed, the municipal team decided to act symbolically. The following morning, TMB workers arrived with a bulldozer and dumped a mound of garbage in front of the closed shop. They even levelled the waste across the entrance, sending a clear message to the shopowner. A video of the incident has since gone viral.
“The shop was a repeat offender. We appeal to everyone to keep Tinsukia town clean. It is the responsibility of all citizens to maintain cleanliness,” said Pulak Chetai, chairman of the Tinsukia Municipal Board.