Dead Rat in Curd at UP Dhaba: Samrat Dhaba Sealed Amid Outrage, Owner Tried Cover-Up

• A customer found a dead rat in curd served at Samrat Dhaba on the Ghazipur–Varanasi National Highway.
• The incident was video-recorded and went viral, sparking widespread outrage over food safety.
• The dhaba owner reportedly tried to cover up by offering the customer a free meal.
• Joint Director (Food Safety) R K Pandey's team inspected Samrat Dhaba, finding unsanitary conditions.
• Samrat Dhaba was sealed, and a ban was imposed on food preparation and sale due to hygiene violations.

Why It Matters: UP dhaba sealed after dead rat found in curd, highlighting critical food safety issues.