Srinagar, Feb. 11 -- Kashmir's bustling snack markets, with their vibrant array of flavours, have long been an integral part of the Valley's culture. Among these, the monjeh gaer-local snack vendors-have always been popular. Yet, beneath the charm of these roadside stalls lies a growing concern over hygiene and food safety, a reality starkly highlighted by a recent unsettling incident at Hazratbal. Customers at the market outside the revered Hazratbal shrine were left horrified when a viral video exposed rats in the very frying oil used to prepare snacks. The footage not only sparked outrage but also reignited debates about the unregulated practices of street food vendors across the Valley. In response, the Food Safety and Drug Control Or...