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Katihar station cucumber scam sparks outrage after video shows cucumbers painted green
India
Published on 8 May 2026
The viral clip claims cucumbers got a fake fresh color
A viral video from Katihar railway station in Bihar shows a woman allegedly applying a green liquid to cucumbers, triggering food safety concerns online. Authorities are being urged to investigate thoroughly, especially since the incident comes after a prior Vande Bharat Express issue where worms were reportedly found in curd.
- Video from Katihar shows cucumbers allegedly painted green
- Social media users question food safety and contamination risk
- Calls grow for a full investigation by authorities
- Incident echoes a past Vande Bharat Express food-safety controversy
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