Assam Town Puts Public Urinators On Blast With 'Hall of Shame' Campaign

A cleanliness drive launched by the Tinsukia Municipal Board in Assam has drawn national attention after Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora highlighted the initiative on X, triggering a wider debate on balancing civic enforcement with adequate public infrastructure.The municipality's "Hall of Shame" campaign uses CCTV cameras installed at several locations across Tinsukia, one of the largest industrial hubs of Assam, to identify people allegedly caught urinating in public or littering. Images captured by the cameras are displayed on LED screens at prominent locations in the town, with officials hoping the public display will act as a deterrent and encourage cleaner civic behaviour.The campaign has generated considerable discussion among residents. Many have welcomed the municipality's attempt to tackle a long-standing civic problem but say the initiative must be complemented by better sanitation facilities."People will think twice before littering or urinating in public if they know they are being watched.