A disturbing video from Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr has gone viral, showing a man allegedly spitting on rotis while preparing them at a wedding.
Police have identified the man as Danish and arrested him on November 2 after the clip spread online. Officials said he was booked at the Pahasu Police Station and later sent to jail.
The incident adds to a growing list of similar cases reported in the state, prompting authorities to tighten laws against food contamination with penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
Senior police official Tejveer Singh confirmed the arrest and said an investigation is ongoing. This incident follows other similar cases in UP, including arrests in Ghaziabad and Meerut, prompting the state government to enforce strict laws.
Incident Background and Context
The disturbing act was reportedly recorded during a wedding ceremony in Aterna village, under the jurisdiction of Pahasu police. The footage, which circulated widely across platforms like X and WhatsApp, drew sharp criticism from users and community leaders alike, with many calling for stricter enforcement of food safety laws.
Uttar Pradesh has witnessed multiple such incidents in recent years, from Ghaziabad to Meerut, involving individuals caught contaminating food during large gatherings. In response, the state government has introduced stringent ordinances to criminalise such behaviour, ensuring violators face harsh penalties.
These laws aim to safeguard consumer rights and uphold public hygiene standards. Offenders found guilty of contaminating food by spitting or introducing human waste can face up to 10 years in prison. The ordinances also make it mandatory for eateries and catering services to display staff identity details, improving accountability and public trust.
Swift Police Action and Official Statements
Police acted promptly after the video came to light. The accused, Danish, a resident of Pathan Tola locality in Bulandshahr, was traced and arrested within hours. The video evidence played a crucial role in confirming his involvement.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Tejveer Singh said such acts, particularly during communal and celebratory gatherings, will not be tolerated. “This kind of behaviour is intolerable and deeply offensive to social harmony,” Singh stated, assuring that strict legal action would be taken under relevant laws.
Authorities reiterated that these cases are being treated as serious public offences, not minor misdemeanours, given their potential to disrupt social trust and harm public health.
New State Ordinances to Protect Consumers
The Uttar Pradesh government has recently stepped up its legal framework to deter such incidents. Two key laws have been introduced:
- UP Prevention of Contamination (Consumer Right to Know) Ordinance, and
- UP Prevention of Impersonation and Anti-harmony Activities and Prohibition of Spitting Ordinance.
Both aim to prevent acts of deliberate food contamination and impersonation during public or religious events. Officials believe these measures will enhance transparency, promote public hygiene, and empower citizens to demand safer food practices.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of hygiene, respect, and moral responsibility in food preparation, especially at social or religious gatherings where trust and community spirit are central.
Acts like these not only endanger public health but also violate cultural and ethical norms that bind communities together. The Logical Indian firmly advocates for empathy, accountability, and strong deterrence through law enforcement and awareness.
Encouraging caterers and food handlers to follow proper hygiene standards, undergo training, and maintain transparent identification can build safer, more trusting environments. Awareness campaigns and community vigilance can further help prevent such acts and uphold the integrity of public dining spaces.
