
A viral video showing shirtless tourists dancing with hookahs and liquor bottles in the snow-covered Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh has sparked widespread outrage. The footage, depicting reckless behavior amid extreme weather, has raised concerns about public safety, civic sense, and respect for local laws. Social media users criticized the tourists, with some suggesting such actions deter responsible tourism and damage the region's image. Authorities have identified the individuals and reportedly issued fines.
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