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A customer at a Navi Mumbai 7-Eleven outlet filmed a rat eating an unwrapped ice cream cone on top of the store’s display. The video went viral on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), prompting widespread disgust and demands for action. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken note of the incident and will inspect the premises. A senior BMC official confirmed that the corporation will conduct a thorough probe into the hygiene lapse.

Netizens and Activists Demand Accountability

Social media users slammed the store’s management for failing to maintain cleanliness. Health activists called for tighter checks on food retail chains, especially those selling unpackaged consumables. 7-Eleven India has not yet released an official statement.

Source: Deccan Chronicle