Instant lesson in civic sense: Sikkim police make man pick up littered orange peels, watch

Sometimes, it takes just one small act to send a powerful message. In Sikkim, a brief roadside incident involving a man and a few orange peels has sparked a conversation on civic sense, all thanks to a swift and simple intervention by the police. The brief incident, captured on camera, has since drawn widespread attention online, with many praising the practical approach adopted by the police.

The viral video shows a track-suit-clad man discarding orange peels on the roadside. Shortly after, a Sikkim police officer arrives at the scene. Instead of issuing a fine or merely offering a warning, the officer calmly uses his foot to gather the scattered peels into a small pile and instructs the man to pick up every piece he had thrown.

The man is then seen collecting the peels without protest.

The straightforward, on-the-spot corrective action has resonated strongly with viewers, many of whom described it as an effective way to instil civic responsibility.

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Netizens React

Social media users flooded the comments section with praise. “Please do this all over India!!” wrote one user. Another remarked on population pressures, questioning how similar enforcement could work in more crowded regions.

Others called it “instant karma” and lauded Sikkim’s clean environment and vigilant administration. Some even suggested the need for dedicated “civic sense police” to deter littering and public nuisance.

Many users stressed that civic sense stems from upbringing and education, noting that money and degrees alone cannot guarantee responsible behaviour.

The incident serves as a reminder that maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility and sometimes, accountability begins with picking up one’s own litter.