A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?
Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.
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"These actions are taken in public health interest. We will continue to take them against violations."
— Tukaram Mundhe , Executive
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Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.
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