THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A portion of snake skin was found in the food parcel bought from a restaurant in Nedumangad. The snake skin was discovered in a porota parcel bought from Shalimar Hotel at Chandamukku in Nedumangad. The parcel was bought by Poovathoor native Priya for her daughter. Priya said she saw the snake skin when her daughter started eating the porota.

Following this, she informed the police and the Nedumangad Municipality. The health officers from the municipality and food safety officials reached the spot and inspected the food. The restaurant was shut down following an inspection.