Tobacco chewing was once primarily a public inconvenience in India, but now a frequent view of Red Paan’s stains on the streets and public spaces became global and showed a significant problem in Harrow in London.
A viral video showing that Paan spit over the garbage can on the road and several other stains on the trees and paths of Harrow, caused outrage between residents and social media.
A viral video reveals a problem
The desperate video is shared by Harrow Online along with a message that states that stains are mostly found in Rayyrs Lane and North Harrow.
The inhabitants in this area said the spots have become a common view outside shops and restaurants selling chewing tobacco products. “Placing Paan is becoming a big problem in Harrow, with spots spread from Rayyrs Lane to North Harrow. The inhabitants are calling for the next event,” he read the headline.
How did Netizens react to the post?
The video quickly gained traction and caused outrage when several users blamed Indians. Placing Paan in India has been a long -term problem with red spots that take place lifts, roads, walls and other public properties across the country.
The user said, “Prohibition and great people selling and chewing.” Another user reflected this view by saying, “Let Harrow be the first advice to disable it. As I said before about this disgusting practice, there are parts of the world where you can’t find rubber, and you would never see it on sidewalks or stuck everywhere.”
“Indians are doing their business,” the third user responded. “It is disgusting and causes cancer in the mouth, so it is more burdened with an overloaded NHS,” another user rang.
Some users have added a sarcastic twist to the problem as one user said: “Start checking your teeth and giving a visa.”
Is the sale of Gutka Legal in the UK?
According to Harrow Online, there is no law prohibiting the sale of chewing tobacco in the UK. However, retailers must be registered for HMRC (income and customs of its Majesty) and comply with strict storage and sale regulations.
Council spokesman Harrow said, “Spitting Paan is disgusting, unhygienic and costly to remove.”
The Council also noted that the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) prohibits spitting in public and fines of 100 GBP (around £11 600) is issued to each caught.
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