IDUKKI: A hotel was closed following a complaint of getting worms in the food. The authorities took action against the hotel Vagaland, which operates in Vagamon. A group of students from Kozhikode who came to the hotel Friday morning got the worm from the egg curry. With this, the students protested strongly and the authorities took action against the hotel.

Two of the students' got the worms from egg curry. Meanwhile, some other students started vomiting. With this, the students created an uproar and complained to the authorities. Six students are presently in the hospital due to physical discomfort.

The inspection conducted inside the hotel revealed that food was cooked and stored in unhygienic situation. The visuals of it have been released. Meanwhile, it is also alleged that the hotel owner and workers tried to attack the students who complained about the food.

It is reported that Vagaland Hotel has faced action many times before. The authorities had closed the hotel a month ago. Though opened later, the food was served as before.