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Indore Restaurant Serves Momos Containing Leeches, Customer Reports Rude Staff Response
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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A diner in Indore discovered leeches in the momos served at a local restaurant and said the staff responded rudely when he lodged a complaint.
A patron at a restaurant in Indore reported finding live leeches inside the steamed dumplings, commonly known as momos, that were served to him. The incident came to light after the customer examined the dish and noticed the small, wriggling creatures.
The complainant, identified as Deepak Meena, said he immediately brought the matter to the attention of the restaurant manager. He claimed that the presence of the leeches indicated a serious lapse in kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
According to Meena, the restaurant staff reacted dismissively when he raised his concerns. He alleged that the manager and several employees responded with rude language and refused to offer a satisfactory explanation or compensation.
Local health authorities have been alerted to the allegation, and officials may conduct an inspection to verify compliance with food safety regulations. The case underscores ongoing concerns about hygiene practices in eateries across the city.
The complainant, identified as Deepak Meena, said he immediately brought the matter to the attention of the restaurant manager. He claimed that the presence of the leeches indicated a serious lapse in kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
According to Meena, the restaurant staff reacted dismissively when he raised his concerns. He alleged that the manager and several employees responded with rude language and refused to offer a satisfactory explanation or compensation.
Local health authorities have been alerted to the allegation, and officials may conduct an inspection to verify compliance with food safety regulations. The case underscores ongoing concerns about hygiene practices in eateries across the city.