Insects found in food at Ahmedabad hostel, AMC imposes ₹25,000 fine

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a ₹25,000 fine on Samaras Girls’ Hostel in the Gujarat University area after centipedes and worms were reportedly found in food served to students.

The incident led to protests at the government-run hostel, with students raising slogans and demanding strict action against the agency responsible for preparing and supplying meals.

Following the complaints, an AMC team visited the hostel, collected three food samples for inspection and issued a notice before imposing the fine.

Students said they had repeatedly complained about the poor quality of food in the past but alleged that no effective action was taken. They claimed the quality of meals had continued to decline and that the discovery of insects in the food prompted them to stage the protest.

The students also demanded that the existing food contractor be blacklisted and replaced with a new agency. They alleged that repeated complaints to the hostel warden and representations to the Social Welfare Department had failed to resolve the issue.

Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also joined the protest and demanded action against those responsible. The protesters warned of a larger agitation if the authorities failed to address their concerns.

Students had also earlier raised concerns about problems during heavy rains, alleging that waterlogging around the hostel had at times made it difficult for them to access the dining area and have their meals. DeshGujarat