Ghaziabad: Maid Arrested for Adding Urine to Dough
GHAZIABAD: A maid working for a real estate businessman in Ghaziabad for eight years has been arrested for allegedly mixing urine in the dough used for making rotis, according to police.
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Rupam, the wife of house owner Nitin Gautam, decided to monitor the maid’s activities in the kitchen more closely. Gautam, using his mobile phone, secretly recorded a video that captured Reena mixing urine into the flour. The video was then presented as evidence to the police, leading to the filing of an FIR and the subsequent arrest of Reena on Tuesday.
According to ACP Wave City, Lipi Nagaich, the maid initially denied the allegations during interrogation. However, upon being confronted with the video evidence, she confessed to her actions. Reena claimed that she was motivated by a desire for revenge after being frequently scolded by her employer for minor mistakes.
Reena has been booked under Section 272 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with malignant acts likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Similar incidents involving the addition of human waste, such as urine and spit, to food items have been reported in various parts of the state.
In light of this and other similar incidents, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at sellers who hide their identity and mix human waste or inedible materials into food items and beverages.
This case highlights the growing concern over food safety and the need for strict monitoring and stringent laws to prevent such heinous acts. The incident has left the family devastated and has raised serious questions about the trust placed in domestic help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in Ghaziabad for mixing urine in dough?
A maid named Reena (32) was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly mixing urine into the dough used for making rotis.
How was the alleged act discovered?
The alleged act was discovered when the house owner’s wife, Rupam, noticed her family members experiencing liver problems and began monitoring the maid’s activities in the kitchen. The house owner, Nitin Gautam, secretly recorded a video that captured the maid mixing urine into the flour.
What was the maid’s motive for her actions?
Reena claimed that she was motivated by a desire for revenge after being frequently scolded by her employer for minor mistakes.
Under which section of the law was the maid booked?
Reena was booked under Section 272 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with malignant acts likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
What new law is the Uttar Pradesh government planning to introduce?
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to introduce a new law aimed at sellers who hide their identity and mix human waste or inedible materials into food items and beverages.
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