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Rat Infestation Sparks Outrage at IIT Roorkee

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-19T16:06:32.590152+05:30

- **Viral video** shows rats in frying pans and utensils at IIT Roorkee's Radha Krishna Bhawan mess. - **Students** discovered the rodents during lunch, sparking fears of rat-contaminated food. - **Protest** ensued with hundreds of students demanding action against poor kitchen conditions. - **IIT Roorkee** administration claims the video is misleading, stating rats were in a closed area with empty utensils. - **Investigation** launched with external experts to prevent future incidents and ensure hygiene standards. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/viral-video-rats-running-in-frying-pans-floating-in-utensils-at-iit-roorkee-mess-watch-iit-delhi-iit-kanpur-11729321108104.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/rats-found-inside-pots-food-in-iit-roorkee-kitchen-viral-video-shows-disgusting-conditions-101729317161788.html)

Viral video shows rats in frying pans and utensils at IIT Roorkee's Radha Krishna Bhawan mess.
Students discovered the rodents during lunch, sparking fears of rat-contaminated food.
Protest ensued with hundreds of students demanding action against poor kitchen conditions.
IIT Roorkee administration claims the video is misleading, stating rats were in a closed area with empty utensils.
Investigation launched with external experts to prevent future incidents and ensure hygiene standards.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times