A shocking and disturbing incident has surfaced in Thane’s Dombivli area, where a fruit vendor was caught on video urinating into a plastic bag next to his cart and continuing to sell fruits without washing his hands. The vendor, identified as 20-year-old Ali Khan, was arrested by the Manpada Police after the video went viral, igniting public outrage.
The footage, which spread widely on social media, shows Khan urinating into the plastic bag, placing it on his cart, and resuming his business of selling fruits to unsuspecting customers. The incident took place in the Nilje area of Dombivli, and several passersby, including women, were seen near the scene while the unsanitary act occurred.
Public anger swiftly mounted after the video came to light, with many calling for Khan’s immediate arrest. The Manpada Police responded by detaining Khan, charging him under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 271 for negligent acts likely to spread diseases, Section 272 for adulterating food or drink, and Section 296 for obscene acts. According to officials, the swift action helped to control the situation, which could have escalated into further public unrest.
Local residents, horrified by the incident, vandalized the fruit market, adding to the tension. Police were deployed to bring the situation under control. The vendor’s actions not only violated basic hygiene norms but also raised serious public health concerns, prompting authorities to take the matter seriously.
This incident follows a string of similar occurrences across the country, where unsanitary and shocking practices by vendors have caused public outrage. Recently, cases of vendors allegedly spitting into food or mixing harmful substances have raised awareness about the importance of hygiene in public spaces.
As investigations continue, authorities are focusing on enforcing stricter hygiene standards to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Public health experts are also urging consumers to be more cautious when purchasing street food, especially in crowded markets where sanitation might be compromised.
This incident is a wake-up call for vendors and authorities alike, highlighting the urgent need for better sanitation practices to protect public health and maintain trust in local businesses.
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