Hyderabad, March 28 -- After a stone was allegedly found in the food served at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) canteen in Hyderabad, the airport has issued a statement saying that the claims are "false, fabricated and malicious."

Investigation into the matter has shown that some individuals were demanding extra food at reduced prices and when their requests were turned down, they resorted to planting a stone in the food and spreading a fake story, airport officials alleged.

RGIA said that the canteen is operated by an authorised vendor and continues to uphold all required hygiene standards. "On the other hand, a police complaint has been filed and efforts are underway to identify those trying to tarnish the airport's reput...