Another setback for Bittu Tabahi as dustbin installed to keep MP river clean goes missing

BHOPAL: Ajnar river cleanup activist Bittu Tabahi has expressed disappointment after one of the two dustbins he placed along the riverbank to discourage littering was allegedly stolen.The 20-year-old shared a video on Instagram explaining how an initiative meant to help people dispose of waste responsibly had suffered a setback.In the video, Bittu said he had placed two dustbins near the river to encourage visitors to throw their waste in designated containers instead of littering along the banks. However, when he returned to the spot, he found that one of the bins was missing.He clarified that the dustbins were not for his personal use but had been installed for public convenience, with the aim of preventing waste from accumulating along the river and helping keep it clean.Sharing the update on Instagram, Bittu said the drums placed for the convenience of the public had also been stolen, expressing his disappointment over the incident.Bittu Tabahi’s Ajnar river cleanup efforts face another setbackThe missing dustbin incident comes just days after Bittu voiced his frustration in another video over the Ajnar river becoming polluted again despite months of cleanup efforts.His latest update has drawn reactions on social media, with users expressing support for the young activist and disappointment over the reported theft.One user commented, “Bittu support button”, while another wrote, “Zero civics sense India”.A third user expressed sympathy for Bittu’s efforts, writing, “I have started to feel really sorry for him at this point. All his efforts are going to vain, and these people don’t deserve any good!”The incident has once again drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining public cleanliness and sustaining cleanup efforts when waste disposal facilities are allegedly stolen or misused.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bhopal | Silver Rate in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal | Petrol Price in Bhopal | Diesel Price in Bhopal | CNG Price in Bhopal | LPG Price in BhopalStay updated with the latest Bhopal news. Download the TOI App.