Overview
- Amul, which met IRCTC officials Friday, said weevils in its curd are scientifically impossible.
- The company cited acidic curd, lack of oxygen, and required refrigeration as conditions that would kill such pests.
- Amul said its audit found no lapses and that the cup shown was not supplied through its authorised distribution network.
- Indian Railways on Wednesday fined the caterer Rs 50 lakh and terminated its contract, with a separate Rs 10 lakh fine for IRCTC.
- A March 15 video from the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat showed alleged live weevils in a sealed curd cup, and more passengers later reported similar cases.