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Rat in Panipuri Video Sparks Outrage, AI Claims Emerge

Rat in Panipuri Video Sparks Outrage, AI Claims Emerge

Khaosod•International•8h ago

Reader Briefing

A viral video of a live rat found in a panipuri pot in India has caused widespread disgust and calls for better street food hygiene controls.

  • •A live rat was filmed jumping out of a large pot used to prepare panipuri, a popular street food in India.
  • •The incident occurred in Amritsar, India, and the video, posted on Instagram, quickly went viral, garnering millions of views.
  • •The clip has ignited debate about the hygiene standards of Indian street food, with some viewers questioning the authenticity and suggesting it could be AI-generated.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, a video surfaced showing a live rat in a panipuri preparation pot in Amritsar, India, resulting in widespread public reaction.
  • •A content creator documented a live rat moving within a large container of panipuri flavoring and masala, shocking onlookers.
  • •The rat then jumped out of the container and ran into a nearby drain, causing distress to those present.
  • •The video creator requested the vendor discard all ingredients immediately after the incident, due to hygiene concerns.
  • •The viral clip has intensified discussions regarding the hygiene standards of Indian street food, leading to strong public reactions and disgust.
  • •Numerous netizens expressed their revulsion and questioned the hygiene standards of Indian street food, with many commenting 'Tell me it's AI'.
  • •Previous incidents, including a snake found behind a panipuri cart and insects found in food, further fuel concerns about food safety in public areas.
  • •The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India faces increased scrutiny regarding its standards for street food vendors following this incident.

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Key Quotes

Netizen
"Tell me it's AI"
บอกทีว่า AI
Netizen
"Indian street food hygiene is pretty much like this."
สุขอนามัยสตรีทฟู้ดอินเดีย ก็ประมาณนี้แหละ

Key Entities

Place

India(อินเดีย)ℹ️
The country where the panipuri incident occurred.
Amritsar(อัมริตสา)ℹ️
The city in India where the panipuri incident was filmed.
Virar(วิราร)ℹ️
A city in Maharashtra, India, where a previous similar incident involving a snake behind a panipuri cart occurred.
Maharashtra(รัฐมหาราษฏระ)ℹ️
The Indian state where the city of Virar is located, known for a past similar street food incident.
Ahmedabad(อาห์เมดาบัด)ℹ️
The city in India where the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation closed a panipuri shop due to insect contamination.

Person

Karan Dhanju
The content creator whose Instagram account (@karan_dhanju26) posted the viral video of a rat in panipuri.

Organization

Instagram @karan_dhanju26(IG @karan_dhanju26)ℹ️
The social media platform where the viral video of the rat in panipuri was published.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indiaℹ️
The Indian authority responsible for food safety standards that is facing increased scrutiny due to the panipuri incident.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporationℹ️
The municipal body that ordered the closure of Diwan Panipuri Center in Ahmedabad after a video showed insects in food.
Diwan Panipuri Center(ดีวาน ปานีปูรี เซ็นเตอร์)
A panipuri shop in Ahmedabad that was ordered closed by the municipal corporation due to evidence of insects in its food.

Timeline

February 17, 2026(17 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)
The date on which the viral video of the rat in panipuri surfaced and sparked widespread discussion.