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Dead Lizard and Snake Found Inside Jilipi at Egra Sweet Shop
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News18•14-10-2026, 06:41
Dead Lizard and Snake Found Inside Jilipi at Egra Sweet Shop
- •The district Food Safety Department conducted a major raid at several well-known sweet shops in Egra on the evening of Tritiya ahead of Durga Puja.
- •Officials were left completely astonished to find rotten sweets, insects in syrup, and a dead lizard and a snake inside jilipis at a prominent shop.
- •A total of five prominent sweet shops have been issued notices due to extremely unsanitary conditions and health hazards.
- •Authorities warned that strict legal action will be taken if such irregularities continue, aiming to ensure hygienic food for customers during the festive season.
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The district Food Safety Department conducted a special surprise raid on the evening of Tritiya in Egra town to prevent the sale of adulterated and stale food during the Durga Puja festive season.
Officials discovered extremely unsanitary environments, including rotten sweets, insects in sugar syrup, and a dead lizard and a snake hidden inside the jilipis at a prominent sweet shop.
Following the sudden inspections, a total of five prominent sweet shops were issued official notices, and authorities warned that stricter legal action will be taken if such irregularities continue.
