Srinagar, Feb. 13 -- The state of street food safety in Kashmir has long been a matter of concern, yet little to no action has been taken to address this growing issue. A recent horrifying incident involving rats discovered floating in boiling cooking oil at a street vendor's stall has sent shockwaves through the community. It raises critical questions about the responsibilities of health authorities and food safety regulators. Who is accountable for ensuring that the food consumed by the masses is safe? How many more such incidents go unnoticed? Are we waiting for an even larger catastrophe to finally act?

Health Authorities and Their Laxity

Recipe for Disaster.

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