21/02/2026
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after allegedly showing poha - known as sira in Assam - being packed in unhygienic conditions.
The footage appears to show a small-scale packaging unit where flattened rice is being filled and sealed without basic hygiene measures. Workers are seen handling the product without gloves, hair nets, or face masks. The poha reportedly appears to be placed directly on the ground rather than on trays or raised platforms, raising serious concerns about food safety standards..The video has triggered widespread debate online, with consumers questioning food hygiene practices, packaging standards, and regulatory....
Koustove Kishur Dutta
