A viral video showing a rat appearing to swim in a vessel of gulab jamuns at a sweet shop in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, prompts public outrage and regulatory action. The clip spreads on social media and leads to residents demanding the establishment be shut pending inspection.
According to reports, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects the shop and collects gulab jamuns samples for laboratory testing. The FDA team also documents findings during the visit and assesses compliance with food safety requirements. Outlets and residents are reported to have moved to close the shop before or during the official process.
Across outlets, the video’s exact circumstances are described as unclear, including when it was recorded and how the rat allegedly entered the container. Times of India and Free Press Journal both report the shop is issued a stop-business notice after inspectors find the required food business registration certificate is missing. The shop owner says CCTV footage may help clarify the timeline and how the incident occurred, while further enforcement depends on the laboratory results and inspection findings.
