In a nation already facing alarming food hygiene problems, including reports of rats in hospital wards, a fresh viral video has left many reeling. The video, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Times Now, depicts multiple rats freely running about a hospital ward, including one close to a bed where a man slept, oblivious to the danger.

The accident is reported to have occurred in a children’s ward in a Madhya Pradesh hospital, though the date and location are unverified. The incident has been opened to investigation by the authorities. The video, which gathered over 32K views, left everyone alarmed, with people questioning the hospital’s management and cleanliness.

Take a look at the viral clip:

Comments poured in, with one user saying, “Hospitals are only for rats to feed on food carried by relatives and patients.” Another wrote, “What is even happening in the country, guys?” Others were angry about the incident, with one user commenting, “What are the authorities doing? It is disgusting on so many levels. A complete violation of safety and health as well.”. This is actually supposed to be a hospital?

It’s an absolute joke.” Some individuals called for action to be taken to correct the situation, with one user commenting, “I hope authorities are taking action against their atrocity.”