Mumbai doctor orders ice-cream online, finds human finger in butterscotch cone

In a disturbing incident, a doctor in Mumbai discovered a human finger in an ice-cream cone his sister ordered online. The incident took place in Malad on Wednesday, raising serious concerns about food safety and hygiene standards. The shocking discovery was made by Orlem Brendan Serrao, a 27-year-old doctor, who had consumed half of the butterscotch ice cream when he felt something unusual on his tongue. Upon inspection, he realized it was a human finger.

Mumbai police has registered a case after a customer complained of finding a chopped finger in an ice cream he had ordered online through an app. Police have seized the severed finger and has sent it for forensic. A case has been registered.

Serrao’s sister promptly reported the incident to the police. Initial investigations confirmed that the object found in the ice cream was indeed a human finger. The police have sent the finger for a detailed forensic examination to understand more about its origin.

Police Investigation Underway

The police are taking the matter seriously and have initiated a thorough investigation. They plan to inspect the place where the ice cream was manufactured and packed. “We have taken it up seriously,” a police official said, indicating the gravity of the situation.

"The complainant in the case, a 26-year-old doctor with MBBS degree who stays in Malad west, had ordered a butterscotch ice-cream cone of Yummo company. While consuming the ice-cream after lunch, he came across a half an inch long piece of flesh with a nail in the ice cream," the police told PTI. "The piece of flesh, suspected to be a piece of human finger, has been sent for forensic examination to ascertain whether it is a part of the human body," the official said.

Public Reaction and Concerns
This incident has sparked widespread concern among the public regarding the safety of online-ordered food items. It underscores the need for stringent quality control measures and vigilant monitoring of food production processes.

Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.