Cockroach Found in Meal on Vande Bharat Express, Passenger Files Complaint with Railway Authorities, Watch Video
In a disturbing incident that has raised serious food safety concerns, a passenger aboard the Vande Bharat Express discovered a live cockroach in the daal served during the journey. The passenger immediately lodged a complaint with railway authorities and demanded swift action. The incident has garnered attention on social media, with a video and photos posted online showing the passenger expressing his outrage.
The video captures the man confronting railway officials and a police officer, explaining that his relative discovered a dead cockroach in their meal. He voiced his concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming contaminated food, particularly for vulnerable individuals like his 80-year-old grandfather, who was traveling with him. The passenger also complained about being served sour curd along with the meal.
Alongside the video, the passenger shared a photo of the meal and a copy of the complaint receipt filed with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The complaint detailed the presence of a live cockroach in the daal and a dead cockroach in another part of the meal, in addition to the sour curd.
A video of the passenger expressing his dissatisfaction after finding cockroach in the Vande Bharat Express train meal was posted on social media.@RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @IRCTCofficial #VandeBharat #viralvideo pic.twitter.com/0TrFknzmPQ
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This incident has sparked widespread concern among travelers and has put the spotlight on food safety standards aboard India's premier trains. In response to a similar incident earlier, where passengers reported finding a dead cockroach in their meal on the Vande Bharat Express, IRCTC had imposed a penalty on the service provider responsible for catering.
The railway authorities have assured that they are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action to address the issue and prevent such incidents in the future. The incident has prompted calls for stricter quality control measures to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers.
Cockroach found in the daal served in Vande Bharat train.#VandeBharatKaKaleshpic.twitter.com/FAtONre3qE
— Kapil (@kapsology) August 20, 2024
The Vande Bharat Express, known for its high-speed service and modern amenities, is a flagship train of Indian Railways. However, incidents like these threaten to tarnish its reputation and raise concerns among passengers about the quality of services provided.
