Rats in IIT Roorkee Hostel Kitchen
First Published: 20th October, 2024 14:35 IST
The health and safety of the students remains the top priority, says IIT-Roorkee's media in-charge.
A video showing rats inside cooking utensils at a hostel mess of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has caused outrage among students. In the video, rodents can be seen scurrying inside a frying pan and a pressure cooker. The students discovered the rats when they went to the mess for lunch, raising concerns about food safety.
The incident prompted protests outside the mess, with students demanding immediate action from the institute. In a statement, IIT Roorkee said that rats were discovered in a closed area of the mess, and that no food items were contaminated, Hindustan Times reported.
A report in India Today quoted IIT-Roorkee’s media in-charge Sonika Shrivastava as saying, “Immediate investigation has been started, and corrective action is being taken to ensure compliance with hygiene standards. The health and safety of the students remains the top priority.”
“External experts have been brought in to assess the situation and prevent such incidents in the future. The health and safety of our students is a top priority,” she said.
IIT Roorkee also emphasized that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and that the highest standards of quality are maintained for the students.
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