Bengaluru: Three men allegedly under the influence of alcohol assaulted the staff of a roadside fast-food stall at Doddathoguru near Electronic City after a dispute over noodles being too spicy. The attack left three workers injured, while a bystander who intervened was also allegedly assaulted.
The incident took place on Thursday in Doddathoguru, South Bengaluru. According to reports, the accused objected to the level of spice in the noodles they had ordered, leading to an argument with the stall staff.
What began as a dispute over the food reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, with the men allegedly attacking the workers.
Workers pushed to ground and kicked
The accused allegedly pushed the staff members to the ground, kicked them and repeatedly assaulted them. A bystander who attempted to intervene and rescue the workers was also chased and attacked.
Local residents recorded the incident on their mobile phones. The footage reportedly shows the assault and has brought attention to the incident.
The victims have been identified as Deepak Thapa, Hema and Lakshmi Lama, all natives of Assam.
The three alleged attackers have been identified as Nagaraj, Chandru and Devaraj, natives of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka.
Police register case
Following the incident, a case was registered at Electronic City Police Station against the accused.
Police have taken up an investigation into the assault and are examining the circumstances surrounding the dispute. Further details regarding the condition of the injured workers and the action taken against the accused were not available in the information provided.
The incident has raised concerns over violence against workers in roadside eateries and the safety of people who intervene to prevent assaults.