Passengers Outraged As Stale Food Sold At Pune Railway Station; Demand Strict Action
Passengers Outraged As Stale Food Sold At Pune Railway Station; Demand Strict Action
Pune: Passengers at Pune Railway Station have raised serious concerns over the sale of stale and foul-smelling food by IRCTC fast food stall vendors, putting travelers’ health at risk. The issue came to light after representatives from a commuter group confronted a stall vendor about the poor quality of food being sold. Instead of addressing the concern, the vendor allegedly argued with them.
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— पुणे (ग्रामीण) रेल्वे प्रवाशी ग्रुप (@PuneGraminSena) February 26, 2025
पुणे रेल्वे स्टेशन येथे @IRCTCofficial fast food service स्टॉल धारकांकडून खराब आणि वास येणारे पदार्थ विकले जात आहे. ज्यामुळे प्रवाश्याचे जीव धोक्यात आहे. जेव्हा आमच्या प्रतिनिधी कडून विचारण्यात आले, तेव्हा स्टॉलवाल्याकडून वाद घालण्यात आला. pic.twitter.com/AxhB5pfJdE
According to a video shared by the Pune (Gramin) Railway Passenger Group, when the vendor was asked to eat the same food to prove its quality, they refused and instead discarded it in the trash, confirming its inedibility. The group has strongly demanded strict action against such vendors to ensure food safety at the station.
Following the viral complaint, IRCTC responded, asking passengers to share details such as PNR, mobile number, and platform number via direct message for further investigation. The passengers also met the IRCTC personnel but did not get an appropriate response.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage among railway passengers, who are now urging authorities to implement stricter hygiene checks and take action against negligent vendors. With increasing passenger footfall at Pune Railway Station, ensuring safe and hygienic food options remains a top priority for public health and commuter safety.
