- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:05 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Haryana Man Viral Video: High in the mountains, where the air is thin and silence feels sacred, a small stone marker quietly tells travellers they have reached somewhere special. Snow, wind and history guard this spot day and night. But this time, it wasn’t nature that disturbed the calm. It was a phone camera, a sticker and a need for attention. Fotula Top, the highest point on the Leh–Srinagar highway, has suddenly landed in the middle of an ugly online storm.
Standing tall at 13,479 feet, this place is not just another stop for photos. It holds geographical and strategic value and is deeply respected by those who understand its importance. Yet a viral video has shown how easily that respect can be ignored.
In the viral video, a man, reportedly from Haryana, is seen sticking a 'Gujjar' sticker on a milestone rock at Fotula Top. He films the entire act, smiling and clearly proud of himself. Moments later, he turns the camera towards his Thar parked nearby. What should have been a moment of humility in the mountains turned into a display of careless bravado.
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Watch The Viral Video:
He went to a height of 13,479 feet to show the world how big of an idiot he is.
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) January 20, 2026
Why Thar owners are so stupid? pic.twitter.com/mBhkMkMDMQ
The video shared on X (Formerly Twitter) by the handle '@Incognito_qfs' was captioned, "He went to a height of 13,479 feet to show the world how big of an idiot he is. Why are Thar's owners so stupid?" The sarcasm struck a chord, and the internet quickly followed with anger, disappointment and calls for accountability.
"Everyone with gujjar, jat, rajput, brahmin, sardar type stickers and interest/pride in such stuff must be considered mentally disabled by default," a user wrote. "Hope the police identify him, take him back to stay a month cleaning all BRO road signs as punishment. Without his vehicle and friends," a second user wrote. "Jaats and gurjars never beat the allegations of being uncivilised," wrote a third user.
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As the outrage continues, the incident has reopened a familiar conversation. Once again, questions are being raised about how some tourists treat sensitive and iconic locations. The episode has become a reminder that travel is not just about reaching extreme places, but about knowing how to behave once you’re there. Because in the end, the mountains remember everything, even moments of misplaced pride.
