‘Deliberate attempt to misinterpret’, IIT Roorkee issues clarification after rats found in mess food
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Following massive outrage over the unsanitary conditions of IIT RoorkeeFollowing the hostel disaster, the premier institution has issued a clarification refuting the claims. According to the official statement of the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Roorkee, rats were found in the closed dining area and no food was contaminated. The entire incident sparked a protest at the university.
According to a video circulated on The students further alleged that they were being served food contaminated with rats. IIT Roorkee issued a clarification on October 17 stating that the video is misleading.
Following preliminary investigation into the reported incident at the RadhaKrishna Bhawan canteen, it has been clarified that the video circulating on social media was taken by students who entered the canteen late at night. Footage shows rodents in an enclosed area of the dining room where only empty utensils and non-edible items were stored. No food was contaminated. The videos appear to be a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the situation,” the IIT Roorkee statement read.
Furthermore, the institute also confirmed that the food served to students is hygienic and safe. “The institute strongly denies rumors that students were served contaminated food,” IIT R saying.
Yesterday, a team from the Food Safety department arrived at the institute today to conduct an investigation. The team took food samples and said a plan to eliminate the rats would be worked out with the help of IIT experts. Special types of rat trackers will be installed.
Students also shared some incidents on
A committee has been deployed to review the entire situation and the investigation is underway.
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