Hathras: A troubling incident has emerged from Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh, where a tandoor worker was reportedly seen spitting on rotis before baking them at a local restaurant. The incident, which took place in the Madhugarhi area near Sadar Kotwali, sparked widespread outrage after a video of the act circulated on social media.
The footage reportedly captures a worker at Badshah Muslim Hotel engaging in unhygienic behaviour while preparing food for customers. Recorded by an unidentified individual, the video has sparked serious concerns over food safety and hygiene standards.
🚨 Thook Jihad: At Badshah Hotel in Hathras, rotis were allegedly being served after being spat on.
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Notably, a similar incident was reported last week in Govindpuram, Ghaziabad, where a worker at a chicken outlet was allegedly caught spitting on rotis before serving them. This incident took place on January 19 under the jurisdiction of the Kavi Nagar police station.
Locals have identified the worker as Faizan and recorded the act on video before notifying the police. The outlet, situated near an ancient Shiva temple, prompted the temple priest, Acharya Shivakant Pandey, to file a written complaint, raising concerns about public health and the offense caused to religious sentiments.
The police have detained both the worker, Faizan, and the outlet operator, Amjad. ACP of Kavi Nagar, Suryabali Maurya, confirmed that an FIR has been registered under sections pertaining to the spread of infection, endangering public health, and promoting communal disharmony. Both individuals have been arrested and remanded to jail, with further investigation currently underway.
