Navi Mumbai: Dead Baby Rat Found in Manchurian at Airoli Hotel, Case Registered

 Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (March 10, 2025): A shocking incident unfolded at the Purple Butterfly Hotel in Airoli when a was found in the Manchurian dish that was served to customers. The incident occurred during a Women’s Day celebration when a group of women visited the restaurant for dinner. Some customers fell ill after consuming the food. Rabale police have registered a case against the hotel owner and management.

"Shocking incident on #InternationalWomensDay! Women dining at a hotel in Airoli discovered a baby rat in their meal. The hotel initially refused to take responsibility, prompting customers to approach Rabale Police. #Mumbai#FoodSafety#WomenSafety@lokmattimesengpic.twitter.com/dCyqCKkpyn

— Amit Srivastava (@s_amit007) March 10, 2025

Customers Shocked by Discovery
Jyoti Konde, 47, visited the hotel in Airoli’s Sector 4 with 10 of her colleagues on Saturday night. The group ordered food and started eating when one of them found a dead baby rat on her plate. The discovery caused panic among the customers.

The incident raised concerns about hygiene in restaurants across the city. Customers demanded strict action and urged food safety authorities to inspect kitchens to prevent similar incidents.

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Unhygienic Kitchen Found
When customers insisted on checking the kitchen, a waiter locked the door. After repeated attempts, they managed to enter and found the kitchen in a filthy condition. Food was being prepared in unhygienic surroundings.

Some Customers Fell Ill
After realizing they had consumed the contaminated food, some women began feeling nauseous. They confronted the hotel staff, who later admitted the mistake and apologized. The incident has sparked demands for stricter inspections by food safety authorities.