A shocking incident in Bengaluru has sparked outrage online after a food delivery executive was attacked by restaurant staff, reportedly, for speaking Kannada. The entire episode, captured on CCTV near Hesaraghatta Road, has raised serious concerns about linguistic tensions in the city, fueling a flurry of opinions on social media. The video, which has since gone viral, shows a disturbing altercation between the delivery executive and a member of the restaurant staff. Though much of their conversation remains unclear, one statement from the delivery executive cuts through – “I am not saying anything, I am talking in Kannada.”
What follows is a violent escalation, as the executive is punched, kicked, verbally harassed and even dragged across the restaurant floor
