rat infestation
Rat Infestation Causes 5-Foot-Deep Crater in Indore's Historic Shastri Bridge
Nov 04, 2025 12:34 pm CST
Indore's oldest flyover, Shastri Bridge, suffered a five-foot-deep collapse due to extensive rat burrows beneath its structure, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in India's cleanest city. This alarming incident follows another recent tragedy where rats caused fatalities in a hospital NICU, raising serious questions about municipal oversight and pest management in urban India.
Health Inspectors Shocked as Restaurant Owner Claims Rats in Kitchen are "Pets" in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 14, 2025 03:50 pm CST
Food safety officials in Madhya Pradesh discovered alarming hygiene violations at Rashi Restaurant, including rats, insects, and flies in food preparation areas. When confronted, the owner shockingly claimed the rats were "pets." Officials collected samples, ordered the restaurant's closure, and gave a seven-day deadline to rectify violations, with strict legal consequences pending test results.