India, July 13 -- Passengers at Pune railway station have raised serious concerns over the quality and hygiene of food being sold by vendors inside and outside the station premises, alleging that unhygienic conditions, poor food-handling practices, and overcharging have become the norm despite repeated complaints. The issue has come into focus at a time when the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections and enforcement against (errant) eateries across the state, prompting rail commuters to demand similar action against food vendors operating at one of Maharashtra's busiest railway stations.

Passengers said that the station has a row of food stalls located near the main entrance, besides several authorised...