A shocking case has come from Patna Gas Crisis. A Dainik Bhaskar investigation has revealed that many hotels and dhabas in the city are now using half-burnt coffin charcoal from the cemetery for cooking.
According to the report, these conditions have led to a huge shortage of commercial LPG in the country. Rising tensions in the Middle East have affected gas supplies, which are now directly affecting ordinary people and small hotels.
During the Patna Gas Crisis, agents at sites like Bansa Ghat openly admit to salvaging leftover charcoal from funeral pyres and selling it to hotels. Approximately 400 kilograms of this “cheap fuel” reaches hotels on a daily basis. This charcoal is being utilized specifically for preparing Tandoori Roti, chicken, and Litti.
But the real scary thing is that doctors and health experts are warning. According to him, the coffin charcoal may contain toxic chemicals like PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and heavy metals, which can cause dangerous diseases like cancer.
Now the question arisesβis the food served on our plates safe? Are people risking their lives for the sake of cheaper?
The government so far claims that there is no shortage of gas in the state, but the situation on the ground tells a different story. The common man is now confusedβto obey the government or the truth?
This case is not just a news story, but a big question facing societyβis it right to compromise our health for convenience?
If things continue like this, what happens next? Who is ultimately responsible for food quality and safety?
This news forces me to change my thinkingβbecause what I am eating, is not just food, it is the foundation of my health.
