An official from the Ujjain Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh, India, has landed in serious trouble after a video of him eating crocodile meat while on vacation in Thailand with his wife went viral on social media. Keep reading to know what happened.
Ujjain Official Eats Crocodile Meat In Thailand
A video recently went viral showing Ujjain Municipal Corporation building officer Rajkumar Rathore and his wife eating crocodile meat in Thailand. According to The Times of India, the holiday and the taste of exotic meat turned into a problem for the official. But surprisingly, the reason is not the crocodile meat. The official had not obtained the mandatory permission to travel abroad.
Reportedly, Rajkumar Rathore is posted as the building officer for Zones 1, 2 and 3 of the Ujjain Municipal Corporation. He had taken leave from October 19 to 23. According to the application, his leave request did not mention that he wanted to travel abroad during the days he was applying for leave.
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What Actually Happened?
According to The Times of India, the controversy began after a video showed Rajkumar and his wife standing near a stall selling crocodile meat. The visuals also showed dead crocodiles at the food stall. While people thought that the crocodile meat was the problem, it was the officer’s foreign travel that caused an issue.
As per government service rules, officials and employees are required to obtain permission from the competent authority before going on a foreign trip. The matter will be examined, and departmental action could be considered if any violation of the rules is reported.
Thailand is known for its exotic meats, including crocodile meat, which is available at some food stalls and restaurants. Many tourists visit the country to eat these unique delicacies.
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FAQs
Do people in Thailand eat crocodile meat?
Yes, crocodile meat is available at some food stalls and restaurants in Thailand.
What can you eat in Thailand?
Thailand is known for dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, green curry, mango sticky rice and other local food items.
