In a startling revelation at Punjab University, Chandigarh, reports emerged of cockroaches being discovered in a meal served at one of the university canteens adjacent to the student center, inciting widespread concern among the student community.The discovery of a cockroach in a meal served at a university canteen near the student center prompted immediate protests from students. Outraged by the incident, students expressed their discontent, leading to a thorough inspection of multiple canteens across the campus.In Panjab University Chandigarh cockroaches were found in food on shops at student centre pic.twitter.com/4Db9MxiCMo— Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal (@Rattan1990) June 20, 2024During the inspection supervised by Dr. Navin, the warden of Hostel 4, various hygiene violations came to light. Cockroaches were found in freezers containing vegetables and noodles, while some food items were observed to have deteriorated due to improper storage practices.Students Demand AccountabilityStudents meticulously documented these findings and brought them to the attention of the administration, highlighting longstanding concerns regarding neglect of cleanliness standards in the canteens. In response, canteen operators defended themselves, citing years of service without such incidents and emphasising their efforts to maintain cleanliness and affordability.Call for Action and ImprovementAmidst growing discontent, students escalated the matter to the Department of Students Welfare (DSW), urging swift and decisive action against the canteen operators. They demanded immediate improvements in food quality and hygiene standards, vowing to keep the canteens closed until satisfactory measures were implemented.A Wake-Up Call for AccountabilityThe incident at Punjab University sheds light not only on cleanliness lapses in campus canteens but also underscores the pressing need for heightened accountability and transparency in managing academic facilities. As investigations continue and more concerning visuals from Punjab University canteens emerge, students remain resolute in their demand for a safer and healthier campus dining environment.
