Rat crawling over sweets at Agarwal Sweets sparks outrage in northern India, raises food safety concerns
by Aditi VermaAn incident from a sweet shop in northern India’s Delhi, Agarwal Sweets, has caused public outcry after a rat was seen crawling over sweets.
The incident took place at Khajuri chowk in Delhi on October 4.
Visuals showed a rat crawling over sweets on display.
The video has led to widespread outrage, with many people demanding strict action against the establishment for poor hygiene practices. The issue of food contamination has been increasingly highlighted in recent months, with multiple cases emerging across the country, from train food to restaurant meals. A similar case was reported in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where insects were found in a packet of poha.
The growing number of food safety incidents has put a spotlight on the need for stricter regulations and enforcement. Consumers are calling for immediate action to ensure such incidents do not continue, as public health risks rise.
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