Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Pune College Students Cook Maggi on Bonfire, Spark Outrage
Some college students in Pune decided to cook noodles using a bonfire on a dry grassy hill called Vetal Tekdi.
This hill is a popular spot for people to walk and enjoy nature.
Because the grass was dry, lighting a fire there could easily start a big wildfire.
People who saw this were very upset and worried about the danger.
An environmental activist called them 'educated idiots' and said they should face legal action for ignoring safety warnings.
College students were seen cooking Maggi on a bonfire at Vetal Tekdi in Pune.
The incident occurred on a dry grassy patch, raising concerns about fire hazards.
Photos of the students caused outrage on social media among netizens and environmentalists.
Vetal Tekdi is a popular natural spot within the city, maintained by volunteer organizations.
An environmental activist suggested charging the students under the Wildlife Act for their actions.
- Who
- College students, allegedly from outside Pune
- What
- Lit a bonfire to cook Maggi
- When
- Wednesday morning
- Where
- Vetal Tekdi, near Kothrud, Pune
- Why
- Unspecified, but treated the area as a picnic spot
- Location
- Vetal Tekdi, Pune
- Activity
- Cooking Maggi on a bonfire
- Date
- Wednesday morning (recently)
- Concerns Raised By
- Netizens, Environmentalists, Frequent Trekkers
- Potential Hazard
- Forest fires due to dry grassy patches