Rats in Railway Meal: Horrific visuals show rats feasting on food supplies in train's pantry , check Railways reply
Rats in Railway Meal: The issue of unwanted substances on Indian Railways has been a long subject of concern for both passengers and railway authorities which can be a serious health hazard for passengers.
A recent unsettling incident came to limelight which was not of food lapse but of occurrence of unwanted and unsettling substance. In the video which is doing rounds on Internet, rats were discovered feasting over the food supplies inside train’s pantry which poses health and safety risks.
Consuming food contaminated by rats can cause foodborne illnesses, which can be a serious health hazard for passengers.
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The evidence of this shocking incident was captured on video by a passenger and shared on social media.
The distressing visuals were recorded and shared on Instagram handle by a user named @mangirish_tendulkar, who as travelling via train with his family on the 11099 LTT MAO Express on October 15.
During his journey via train, he witnessed rats feasting on food supplies in train's pantry and recorded the same disgusting incident and shared on social media tagging Indian Railways.
In his Instagram post, he wrote, “This is such a rude shock for me as a railfan and as a train traveler. The scene unfolds as I was travelling with my family in 11099 LTT MAO express dated 15/10/2023 which was rescheduled from its original timings from 1:45 midnight to 3:30. Being a railfan I thought of recording the engine coupling to the train so I started walking towards the end. This is where the real shock began. The Pantry Car was almost at the middle of the train which was a Garib Rath liveried coach where i could see Atleast 6-7 rats of which i could film only 4.”
The matter is viewed seriously and suitable action has been taken.Pantry Car Staff have been sensitised to ensure hygiene and cleanliness in the pantry car.
The concerned have been suitably advised to ensure effective pest and rodent control measures which is being ensured. — IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) October 19, 2023
- With inputs from agencies
