A rat was caught on camera eating a puff inside a glass display counter at a tea stall at Surat Railway Station, prompting railway authorities to shut the outlet and initiate action against its operator.

The incident came to light after a passenger shared a video recorded during the early hours of August 29. The footage showed a rat inside the glass display counter, nibbling at a puff kept alongside other food items meant for passengers.

The stall was identified as M/S Dinesh Associates Tea Stall, with an Indian Railways logo displayed on its board.

As the video went viral on social media, it drew the attention of railway authorities.

Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer said the stall was immediately closed after Indian Railways received information about the video.

The outlet was cleaned following its closure, while the Railway Commercial Department initiated action against the stall owner.

Western Railway has also announced a special deep-cleaning and sanitisation drive at food stalls in Surat and Udhna railway stations as part of an ongoing catering campaign aimed at improving cleanliness and hygiene at food outlets.