London Battles Red Gutka Stains: £30,000 Cleanup & Fines Launched

• London's streets, particularly in Brent, are being stained red by paan and gutka spitting, a problem common in South Asia.
• Brent Council has launched a £30,000 (over Rs 35 lakh) annual cleanup campaign to tackle the widespread red stains.
• The council is increasing enforcement officers and imposing a £100 fine for anyone caught spitting paan in public.
• Councillor Krupa Sheth emphasized a "zero-tolerance approach" to those defacing streets and street furniture.
• Social media reactions compare the situation to "Swachh Bharat International Edition" and debate responsibility.

Why It Matters: London's Brent Council launches £30,000 cleanup and £100 fines to combat widespread gutka stains.