Thane Railway Station Stall Shut for 7 Days After Viral Video Shows Rat Nibbling Tomato
A multipurpose canteen on Platform No. 2 at Thane railway station has been shut for seven days and fined INR 15,000 by Central Railway after a viral video allegedly showed a rat nibbling on a tomato kept for food preparation. The action was taken following complaints over food safety and hygiene standards at the stall.
A multipurpose canteen on Platform No. 2 at Thane railway station has been shut for seven days and fined INR 15,000 by Central Railway after a viral video allegedly showed a rat nibbling on a tomato kept for food preparation. The action was taken following complaints over food safety and hygiene standards at the stall.
Viral Video Triggers Railway Action
The video, reportedly recorded by a commuter, appeared to show a rat eating a tomato stored at the food counter inside the waiting room area on Platform No. 2. The footage circulated widely on social media, raising concerns about hygiene and food handling practices at the station.
After the video surfaced, Central Railway inspected the stall and initiated action against the operator. Mumbai’s K Rustom Ice Cream Parlour: FDA Suspends Licence After Live Rats and Houseflies Found.
Rat Caught On Camera Nibbling Tomatoes At Thane Station Stall
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Stall Closed, Fine Imposed
Railway authorities ordered the closure of the multipurpose stall for seven days and imposed a penalty of INR 15,000 for violating food safety and hygiene norms.
Officials said the action was taken to ensure compliance with prescribed cleanliness standards and to protect passenger health.
Railways Stress Hygiene Standards
Central Railway said food vendors operating on railway premises are required to follow strict hygiene and sanitation guidelines. Vendors found violating these norms are liable to face penalties, suspension of operations or other disciplinary measures. Mumbai: Shalimar, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant Lose Licences in FDA Crackdown.
The temporary closure of the stall is intended to allow corrective measures before it is permitted to resume operations.
Passengers Urged to Report Hygiene Concerns
Railway authorities have urged passengers to report any food safety or cleanliness issues noticed at stations or onboard trains so that prompt action can be taken.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of maintaining hygiene standards at food outlets serving thousands of railway passengers every day.
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