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PVR apologizes after diabetes kit row sparks backlash in Noida
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PVR will likely tighten staff training after the diabetes-kit backlash turns into a broader accessibility debate.

The episode has become a visible test of disability access, customer service and corporate accountability.

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The episode has become a visible test of disability access, customer service and corporate accountability.

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A woman in Noida said PVR INOX staff stopped her from entering a cinema because she carried an emergency glucose kit for Type 1 diabetes. She said a manager told her people with her condition should not come to watch movies. PVR later apologized on X and said medically necessary food, drinks and diabetes kits are allowed, blaming staff confusion and promising better training.

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PVR apologizes after diabetes kit row sparks backlash in Noida

A woman with Type 1 diabetes says staff blocked her entry over an emergency glucose kit; PVR now says medically necessary items are allowed.

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