
Vande Bharat passenger finds worms in food, IRCTC fined Rs 10 lakh after complaint
India Today
The incident came to light after Ritesh Kumar Singh recorded a video shortly after being served his meal on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express on March 15.
The Ministry of Railways has penalised the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) after a passenger aboard a Vande Bharat Express alleged poor food quality and shared a video showing worms in the curd served to him during the journey.
The incident came to light after Ritesh Kumar Singh recorded a video shortly after being served his meal on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express on March 15.
In the clip, he panned the camera towards a bowl of curd, where worms were clearly visible. He criticised the quality of food on board and said he had already called the train manager to lodge a complaint.
In another video, railway authorities were seen arriving at his seat to inspect the complaint. Using a torch, officials closely examined the curd while the passenger pointed out worms moving on the tray. The footage also showed the rest of the meal placed on the same tray.
The situation drew attention from fellow passengers, several of whom gathered around during the inspection. While some demanded that authorities provide a complaint book, others urged the passenger to post the video online to amplify the issue.
Maggots found in curd served in Vande Bharat train. See how the attendant tries to cover it up saying it's kesar not wormsLiterally there is no way you can escape amrit kaal. pic.twitter.com/n0JrDZejV9— SDutta (@KhelaHobePart2) March 25, 2026

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