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Worms in Food, Lizard in Water Spark Ahmedabad Hostel Protest
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 11:50
Worms in Food, Lizard in Water Spark Ahmedabad Hostel Protest
- •Over 100 students protested at Ahmedabad's government-run Samras Hostel after worms were allegedly found in food and a lizard in drinking water, raising hygiene and safety concerns.
- •The hostel, accommodating over 750 students, outsources food services to a private agency; photographs of the alleged contamination sparked widespread outrage.
- •Students, joined by ABVP members, demanded strict action against the food supplier and hostel officials, citing previous unaddressed complaints about contamination.
- •The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Food Department inspected the hostel, collected samples, and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000.
- •The ABVP called for blacklisting the food agency, while the Social Welfare Officer assured appropriate action would be taken if lapses were established.
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More than 100 students protested after worms were allegedly found in their food and a lizard was spotted in the drinking water at the government-run hostel near Gujarat University.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Food Department inspected the hostel, collected food and water samples for testing, and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000.
While the Social Welfare Officer stated that notices are issued and student safety is prioritized, the ABVP and protesting residents demanded that the outsourced food agency be blacklisted rather than just given another notice.
