Overview
- The Instagram clip, posted by user karan_dhanju26, drew hundreds of thousands of views within hours of being shared.
- Footage shows the vendor attempting to remove the rodent before it jumps out of the bowl and runs into a nearby drain.
- The vlogger says he insisted the seller discard the contaminated mixture, and the contents were thrown away.
- News outlets note they have not independently verified the clip’s details or timing, with some reports describing the scene as alleged.
- Online reaction ranges from disgust to skepticism, with some alleging staging or AI and others invoking broader street-food hygiene concerns under FSSAI guidelines, including a December 2025 enforcement precedent in Ghazipur.