New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The AIIMS administration here initiated a probe on Monday into a complaint alleging that a cockroach was found in a meal served to a patient admitted at the premier institute.

The incident came to light after a Twitter user posted details along with photographs.

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He claimed that a cockroach was found in a 'daal' served to a four-year old.

"Pathetic and frightening state of affairs at the most prestigious Medical facility in National Capital- Serving „Cockroach Daal“ to a 4 year old as first meal post major stomach surgery @aiims_newdelhi Shocked beyond belief," the user Sahil Zaidi said in a tweet.

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Following the tweet, official sources said, "Hospital authorities have taken a serious note of the incident and are investigating the matter."

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