Nefarious act! CPIM leader Abdul Shemim deliberately serves food cooked in toilet water to Sabarimala pilgrims

Initially, the shop owner asserted that the toilet water was solely used for dishwashing purposes and not for cooking. However, recorded evidence showed a sharp contradiction to his claims

NewsBharati    30-Nov-2023 15:15:56 PM
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In a very nefarious act has come to light amid the most important period for the pilgrims of Sabarimala, a hotel run by the CPIM youth wing leader Abdul Shemim was serveing food cooked in toilet water to Sabarimala pilgrims.
 
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The unsanitary practice was caught by Ayyappa Seva Sangh when it was conducting an inspection. During inspection, found that the shop was using a hose from the adjacent toilet for water supply to make tea and lime juice.
 
Initially, the shop owner asserted that the toilet water was solely used for dishwashing purposes and not for cooking.
 
However, recorded evidence showed a sharp contradiction to his claims. A case has been registered against Shehim by the Revenue Vigilance Squad and the Health Department subsequently, signaling the gravity of the situation. It was also revealed that the accused had been using toilet water for cooking for Lord Ayyappa devotees for approximately two weeks.
 
 
 
Notably, the incident has occurred during the peak season for the Sabarimala temple, when the 41-day pilgrimage known as the mandala (season), which is scheduled for December and January is all set to begin.
 
A case has been registered against Shehim by the Revenue Vigilance Squad and the Health Department subsequently, signaling the gravity of the situation.
 
Erumeli Revenue Special Squad Charge Officer Deputy Tehsildar Biju G Nair revealed that the investigation is ongoing, with further inspections planned in the coming days. He underscored that accountability extends beyond the food stall owner, as action will also be taken against the contractor responsible for allowing the hose connection from the toilet tap.
 
The health department swiftly intervened, shutting down the temporary shop, and initiating legal actions against the license holder. The shop was reportedly granted a temporary license to sell non-edible items, however, it was flouting that rule as well.
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