Ghaziabad shocker: Cook of roadside eatery caught spitting on rotis in viral video, taken into custody
A shocking video from Ghaziabad is going viral on social media. It shows a cook at a roadside restaurant apparently spitting on rotis while making them. The clip got a lot of attention from both the public and local authorities, and people are now questioning how clean these eateries really are.
“Today, dated 08.01.2026, a video came to light from the Vardhman Puram outpost area of Madhuban Bapudham police station, in which it was claimed that rotis were being prepared by spitting by a person working at the shop. The video was immediately taken cognisance of, and upon viewing it, at first glance, it appeared that the person was indeed spitting while making rotis. Acting promptly, the accused, Javed Ansari, son of Chand (deceased) and a resident of the Muradnagar police station area, was taken into custody. A case has been registered under relevant sections, and necessary legal action is underway.”
The accused cook has been identified as Javed Ansari, a resident of Muradnagar town.
The restaurant, A1 Chicken Point, is owned by Waseem. Police are looking into whether the owner was present during the incident. Authorities are also checking the eatery’s license and have reported the matter to the food safety and health departments for necessary action.
“Reports have also been sent to the food safety and health departments for appropriate legal action against the eatery owner,” Maurya added.
The video has made many people worry about how clean roadside restaurants are. Officials have said they are looking into the matter and will take action to stop something like this from happening again.
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Cook arrested after video circulates
“Today, dated 08.01.2026, a video came to light from the Vardhman Puram outpost area of Madhuban Bapudham police station, in which it was claimed that rotis were being prepared by spitting by a person working at the shop. The video was immediately taken cognisance of, and upon viewing it, at first glance, it appeared that the person was indeed spitting while making rotis. Acting promptly, the accused, Javed Ansari, son of Chand (deceased) and a resident of the Muradnagar police station area, was taken into custody. A case has been registered under relevant sections, and necessary legal action is underway.”
The accused cook has been identified as Javed Ansari, a resident of Muradnagar town.
Investigation extends to eatery owner
The restaurant, A1 Chicken Point, is owned by Waseem. Police are looking into whether the owner was present during the incident. Authorities are also checking the eatery’s license and have reported the matter to the food safety and health departments for necessary action.
“Reports have also been sent to the food safety and health departments for appropriate legal action against the eatery owner,” Maurya added.
People worried about food safety
The video has made many people worry about how clean roadside restaurants are. Officials have said they are looking into the matter and will take action to stop something like this from happening again.
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