A disturbing video from Surat railway station has sparked concerns over food safety after a rat was allegedly seen eating a snack kept inside a display case at a tea stall.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, prompted railway authorities to take immediate action against the food outlet. Officials sealed the stall after learning about the incident and ordered it to remain closed pending further action.
Railway authorities have also initiated an investigation to determine how the incident occurred and whether food safety and hygiene rules were violated at the stall.
Railway PRO Anup Sakena said officials acted promptly after the video came to their attention. The authorities are now examining the contractor’s operations and have begun proceedings that could lead to cancellation of the outlet’s licence.
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Officials are also considering stronger action against the contractor, including suspension or blacklisting, depending on the findings of the inquiry.
The incident has once again drawn attention to hygiene standards at food outlets operating at busy railway stations, where thousands of passengers purchase food and beverages every day.
Railway authorities are expected to assess the conditions at the stall and determine whether there were lapses in maintaining food storage and cleanliness standards.
The viral footage has also triggered public concern, with passengers questioning the quality-control measures followed by food vendors at railway stations.
The action at Surat comes as Indian Railways continues to face scrutiny over food quality and hygiene at passenger facilities. The inquiry will establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine what further penalties should be imposed on those responsible.
