Car owner caught dumping garbage on road; GBA fines ₹5,000 penalty

A viral video showing three sacks of garbage being thrown from a KIA car in Bengaluru’s Sarvagnanagar division has triggered public outrage and calls for stronger action.

A shocking incident from Bengaluru has gone viral after a video captured the occupants of a KIA car unloading three large sacks of garbage onto a roadside in the Sarvagnanagar division, Ward 29. The clip was recorded by a biker riding behind the vehicle, who filmed the act as the car stopped and the garbage was thrown out onto the street.

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The video spread rapidly across social media platforms, highlighting once again how some residents continue to dump waste in public spaces despite repeated warnings, fines and awareness campaigns. Even after GBA’s efforts, house visits, penalties and strict monitoring, officials say many still refuse to follow basic waste norms.

Once the video gained traction, GBA officials from Bengaluru North zone traced the vehicle using its registration number. The owner, identified as a resident of Kalyananagar, was immediately issued a ₹5,000 fine for illegal dumping.

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However, the penalty has sparked further debate. Many citizens argue that the amount is too small to discourage such behaviour. Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar strongly criticised the leniency, stating that ₹5,000 is not enough and that offenders should face a ₹50,000 fine. She also insisted that such vehicles should be seized until the penalty is fully paid, emphasising the need for stricter punishment to instil fear among habitual violators.

Unless fines are high no one will care. These miscreants ought to have been fined ₹50K and vehicle impounded until fine was paid. The 2 people in the video also should have been arrested https://t.co/NkkWYliXZa

— Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) December 11, 2025

While GBA has taken prompt action in this case, public frustration remains high as repeated violations continue across Bengaluru. Citizens say stronger penalties and consistent enforcement are essential if the city hopes to curb reckless dumping and improve civic responsibility.

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