India, April 7 -- A Mumbai resident was left shocked while travelling on the Vande Bharat Express after discovering an insect in the meal served onboard.

The passenger claimed that at least two such incidents were reported in his coach. According to a video and images he shared on X, the dal-chawal meal served to him contained a cockroach-like insect.

He identified the vendor as M/S Brandavan Food Products, part of the RK Group.

Tagging the concerned authorities, the passenger - whose X handle identifies him as Aditya Didwania - wrote: "Found an insect in Vande Bharat train food (Ahmedabad -> Mumbai). At least two such cases in my coach; everyone stopped eating after that."

He further urged authorities to take strict action, saying: "...