Thane: Fruit-Seller Urinates in Bag, Continues Selling Fruits Without Washing Hands in Dombivali; Arrested After Video Goes Viral

Thane, September 22: A 20-year-old fruit-seller was arrested in Dombivali in Thane on Sunday after a viral video showed him urinating into a plastic bag and then continuing to sell fruits without cleaning up, a police official said.

The accused has been identified as Ali Khan, the Manpada police station official said. The video is of Nilje area and Khan has been arrested under sections 271 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.) 272 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 296 (obscenity) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the official informed. Maharashtra Shocker: 23-Year-Old Man Beaten Up in Thane for Seeking Return of Money Lent to Fruit Shop Owner.

Thane Viral Video

ये क्या हरकत है भाई!#Maharashtra : डोंबिवली निलजे इलाके में फल विक्रेता की शर्मनाक हरकत, पेशाब करने के बाद उसी ठेले में थैली रख फिर बेचने लगा फल#Dombivli pic.twitter.com/aFB2Eqt0B3

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Local civic authorities said they are in the process of taking action against Khan since the video has sparked outrage among netizens, with many decrying the unhygienic act.