A disturbing video captured at the Khemani vegetable market in Ulhasnagar has ignited public fury after showing a vendor washing leafy greens in filthy sewer water. The shocking footage, which has rapidly spread across social media, raises serious public health concerns and calls for immediate action from local authorities.
Filthy Practices at an Illegal Market
In the Khemani area of Ulhasnagar Camp-2, an illegal vegetable market, the video reveals a vendor engaging in unhygienic practices. The clip shows the vendor dipping vegetables into contaminated gutter water and then splashing the same water onto the produce using a bucket. Such practices risk contaminating the food supply, potentially endangering the health of unsuspecting consumers.
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Public Health Concerns and Outcry
The revelation of these unhygienic methods has triggered an outpouring of anger and concern on social media. Citizens, along with health experts, are alarmed at the prospect of tainted vegetables reaching consumers’ tables. Despite the known benefits of green vegetables in a balanced diet, this incident has led many to question the safety standards maintained in local markets.
Demands for Immediate Action
Local political leaders and community members are urging the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) to take swift and strict measures against the vendor involved. Reports from Marathi news outlets indicate that calls for improved hygiene protocols and stricter regulatory oversight at the market are growing louder.
Official Response and Investigation
Health officer Manish Hiwale from UMC confirmed that the video originated from Khemani in Ulhasnagar. He noted that officials have been notified and are actively tracing the individual responsible for the act. “Once we locate the vendor, we will record his statement and proceed with a thorough investigation,” Hiwale stated, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this public health hazard.
As the video continues to circulate, it has put a spotlight on the broader issue of food safety and hygiene in unregulated markets. Authorities face mounting pressure to ensure that such dangerous practices are eradicated, safeguarding public health and restoring consumer trust in local produce.