Passengers aboard the Vande Bharat Express were shocked to find a 'cockroach' in their meal during a journey from Bhopal to Agra. The incident, shared by a passenger named Vidit Varshney, quickly went viral on social media, garnering over 69,000 views.

In response, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) issued an apology and announced a "suitable penalty" for the service provider. The IRCTC also assured that they have intensified production and logistics monitoring to prevent such incidents in the future.

This incident has raised concerns about the quality of food served on trains and the need for stricter monitoring of catering services. Passengers are calling for stricter actions to be taken against the vendor to ensure such incidents do not occur again.

The incident has sparked a debate on social media about the overall cleanliness and hygiene standards in Indian trains. Many passengers have shared similar experiences, highlighting a systemic issue that needs to be addressed.

The Vande Bharat Express is known for its high-speed travel and has been praised for its modern amenities. However, incidents like these raise questions about the overall quality control measures in place.

Authorities are being urged to take immediate action to improve food safety standards on trains. Passengers are advised to remain vigilant and report any such incidents for prompt action.