IIT Roorkee Investigates Viral Video of Rats in Hostel Kitchen
Students protest after a video showing rats in cooking utensils at IIT Roorkee's mess goes viral, prompting the institution to launch an investigation.
- A video showing rats in cooking utensils at IIT Roorkee's Radha Krishna Bhawan mess has sparked student protests and widespread concern.
- Students claim they discovered the rodents while visiting the mess for lunch, raising fears of potential food contamination.
- IIT Roorkee's administration has labeled the video misleading, stating that the footage was taken in a closed area with only empty utensils and non-edible items.
- The institute has initiated an investigation and engaged external experts to assess and address the situation, emphasizing student health and safety.
- Similar incidents have occurred in other IITs, highlighting ongoing concerns about hygiene standards in institutional messes.
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