Mumbai: FIR filed against Bandra's 'Papa Pancho Da Dhaba' restaurant after rat remains found in chicken dish

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In a shocking incident, an FIR has been lodged against the Bandra-based 'Papa Pancho Da Dhaba' restaurant after a customer allegedly discovered rat remains in a chicken dish. The Bandra police has registered the FIR and initiated an investigation into the matter.

The FIR has been lodged against the restaurant's manager, Vivian Albert Sequera, and the kitchen staff for allegedly serving food contaminated with rat remains. The complainant, a banker residing in Goregaon, reported the incident.

According to police officials, the incident took place on August 13 at 9:30 pm when two friends visited 'Papa Pancho Da Dhaba' restaurant located at Pali Naka in Bandra West. The customers ordered one chicken plate, one mutton plate, two servings of Dal Makhni, two servings of Dahi Matka, and four Parathas for their dinner.

A police officer explained, "While they were eating, they noticed an unusual mass in the chicken plate that seemed different from the chicken. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was rat remains. They immediately questioned manager Sequera, who failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. Without delay, they informed the Bandra police about the incident, leading to the registration of the FIR."

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The police officer further stated, "We have filed the FIR against the restaurant's manager, Sequera, the kitchen staff, and the supplier of the chicken. They are alleged to have served mixed chicken contaminated with rat remains. The accused have been booked under sections 272, 336, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code."