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Madhya Pradesh Railway Inspection Seizes Rotten Food at Khundwa Station After Children Fall Ill on Mangala Express
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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During a surprise inspection by the railway magistrate at Khundwa station, authorities found moldy and rotten food at several stalls and confiscated the items after children on the Mangala Express fell ill.
A routine surprise inspection by the railway magistrate at Khundwa station in Madhya Pradesh uncovered serious violations at food vending stalls. Inspectors reported that several stalls were serving food contaminated with mold and, in some cases, visibly rotten items.
The inspection was prompted after reports that children traveling on the Mangala Express experienced sudden health issues shortly after disembarking at Khundwa. Railway officials responded by conducting an immediate sweep of the station's food outlets.
All suspect food items were seized on the spot, and the stalls were ordered to cease operations pending further investigation. The railway authority has warned that similar violations will attract strict penalties to ensure passenger safety.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about hygiene standards at railway stations, especially those serving long‑distance travelers. Authorities have pledged to increase monitoring frequency across the network to prevent recurrence.
No injuries beyond the reported cases among the children have been confirmed, and the railway magistrate's team is preparing a detailed report for higher officials.
The inspection was prompted after reports that children traveling on the Mangala Express experienced sudden health issues shortly after disembarking at Khundwa. Railway officials responded by conducting an immediate sweep of the station's food outlets.
All suspect food items were seized on the spot, and the stalls were ordered to cease operations pending further investigation. The railway authority has warned that similar violations will attract strict penalties to ensure passenger safety.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about hygiene standards at railway stations, especially those serving long‑distance travelers. Authorities have pledged to increase monitoring frequency across the network to prevent recurrence.
No injuries beyond the reported cases among the children have been confirmed, and the railway magistrate's team is preparing a detailed report for higher officials.