Chandigarh, July 16 -- Reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against public littering, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has issued a challan to a littering violator in Sector 23, after identifying him through CCTV footage shared by alert local residents.

The incident came to light when residents submitted a video evidence showing an individual discarding waste irresponsibly in a public area. Acting swiftly, the MC traced the scooter registration number visible in the footage, identified the offender, and issued a challan under the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules. The violator was also served a strict warning against any future violations.

MC commissioner Amit Kumar, said that this action should serve as a strong message that...