Ulhasnagar (Thane): A shocking video from the Khemani vegetable market in Ulhasnagar has gone viral, showing a vegetable vendor washing leafy greens in filthy sewer water. The incident has sparked outrage among citizens, raising serious health concerns and prompting calls for strict action against the vendor.
Viral Video Shows Disgusting Act By Vendor
The Khemani area in Ulhasnagar Camp-2 hosts an illegal vegetable market where this unsettling practice was exposed. In the viral video, a vendor is seen not only dipping vegetables into the contaminated gutter water but also using a bucket to splash the same water onto the produce. This dangerous practice has led to fears about public health, as these tainted vegetables could end up on the plates of unsuspecting consumers.
The video has triggered strong reactions from the public on social media. Many have expressed anger and concern over the hygiene of the vegetables being sold in the market. While doctors often recommend including green vegetables in a healthy diet, the revelation of such unhygienic practices has left many questioning the safety of their food.
Locals Demanding Strict Action
Local political leaders and citizens alike are demanding immediate action from the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC), as per reports by Marathi news portals. They are urging the authorities to intervene and take strict measures against the vendor involved and to improve hygiene standards in the market.
Health officer Manish Hiwale of UMC confirmed that the video was from Khemani in Ulhasnagar. He further stated that we informed the officials to trace the youth who committed the act. After tracing him, we will record his statement and further investigate the matter accordingly.
(with inputs from Narendra Gupta)
