Indian Official Caught on Camera Drinking Hand Sanitizer by Mistake [Video]

Disclaimer: Hand sanitizers are for external use only- drinking it can cause alcohol poisoning.

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An Indian official was recently caught on camera drinking hand sanitizer- mistaking it for a bottle of water. The Municipal Corporation’s deputy commissioner was attending a budget committee hearing when the incident took place. This incident in Mumbai might have been accidental, but reports suggest Indians had previously consumed hand sanitizers on purpose.

Video of the India official drinking hand sanitizer

Deputy Commissioner Ramesh Pawar was attending the hearing in Mumbai. After showing documents to the audience at the public meeting, Pawar sat down. However, after he sat down he was seen casually opening a bottle and taking a big gulp.

Others could be seen in the footage running to Ramesh Pawar to warn him. However, it was too late – he had already taken a gulp of hand sanitizer. He soon realized his mistake and spit the liquid out of his mouth.

Men rushed to his rescue, and he was handed a bottle of water. The Indian official left the chamber after the mishap. But we don’t blame him for this mishap – the bottles were awfully similar. And anyone would have mistaken the sanitizer for water.

Don’t believe us? Take a look at the video and decide for yourself:

 



 

There have been many reports of people drinking hand sanitizer all around the world – either in an effort to protect themselves from COVID-19 or for the alcohol content. However, health officials have strongly advised against drinking hand sanitizers. It can cause alcohol poisoning and lead to death.

Last year, 10 men from Andhra Pradesh died in India after consuming hand sanitizers. According to police reports, the incident took place after the Indian state shut down liquor shops during the covid-related lockdown.

This incident involving the Indian Official Ramesh Pawar, however, was not intentional. It seemed like his lack of judgment got the best of him. In any case, we hope the Deputy Commissioner is safe and healthy. What do you think of this video? Share your views in the comments section.

 


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