
Passenger Finds Metal Piece in Dal; IRCTC Penalizes Caterer
What Happened?
A passenger on the Guwahati-Okha Dwarka Express discovered a metal fragment in his dal meal, prompting the IRCTC to penalize the catering contractor and de-roster involved staff.
Key points
- The incident occurred on the Guwahati-Okha Dwarka Express.
- The passenger, Amit Awasthi, posted a video of the metal piece on social media.
- IRCTC confirmed disciplinary action against the catering contractor.
- The catering staff suggested the metal piece might be from a utensil-cleaning scrubber.
- Awasthi declined offers for a replacement meal and refund.
Key insights
- The incident could lead to increased scrutiny of food safety practices in railway catering.
- Passengers may demand better quality control measures from IRCTC.
- This situation highlights the potential health risks associated with railway meals.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about food safety standards in railway catering.
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Source
India Today

