Police arrested a man in Khekra town of Uttar Pradesh on Friday after a disturbing video surfaced showing him spitting on rotis while preparing them at a roadside dhaba.

Circle Officer Rohan Chaurasia confirmed the incident, stating the video was recorded at an eatery on Pathshala Road. It allegedly shows the man spitting on the flatbreads before placing them on the stove. He has since been taken into custody, and further investigation is in progress.

Circle Officer (CO) Khekra Rohan Chaurasia said, “The video, which originated from a dhaba on Pathshala Road, shows an individual spitting on the rotis before placing them on the stove.”

The video quickly went viral on social media, prompting public outrage and urgent law enforcement action. “Such acts not only violate hygiene standards but also deeply offend public sentiment,” said a local resident reacting to the footage.

Meerut Man Caught in Similar Act

This isn’t the first time such behavior has been reported in the state. On May 27, police in Meerut arrested a man, Shoaib from Kurali village, after a video showed him spitting on rotis while cooking at a dhaba.

He was arrested by a police team led by Sub-Inspector Shiv Kumar Sharma near the Jani canal bridge. A case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered at the Jani police station. The arrest followed direct orders from the Senior Superintendent of Police, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating these cases.

Lucknow man Caught spitting in Milk

In another unsettling episode, a milkman in Lucknow was detained on July 7 after a home CCTV camera appeared to show him spitting into milk before delivering it. The suspect, identified as Mohammad Sharif alias Pappu, was caught after Vinay Khand resident Lav Shukla checked his security footage and reported the incident to Gomti Nagar police.

“He is being questioned, and further legal action will follow,” said SHO Brijesh Tiwari.

Rising Incidents Prompt Statewide Crackdown

These repeated cases of food tampering, ranging from contaminated rotis to adulterated milk and juices have sparked significant public concern. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on food safety violations.

Key directives include mandatory CCTV installation in eateries, stricter hygiene regulations for food handlers, and public display of owner details at food establishments. Additionally, the state is considering amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act for stricter penalties.

Public Appeal: Report Suspicious Acts

Authorities have urged citizens to report any suspicious food handling to help prevent such health hazards. As food safety becomes a growing concern in the state, these recent arrests serve as a stern reminder that such violations will not be taken lightly.