A restaurant altercation in Bengaluru has reignited discussions on the ongoing language dispute in the city. A viral video shows a restaurant owner assaulting a delivery boy, allegedly over a language-related argument.

Incident Details

The clip, now widely shared, captures the restaurant owner refusing to hand over an order, stating, “Nahin dunga order” (I won’t give the order). The situation escalated into a physical fight, despite other delivery personnel attempting to intervene.

Online Reactions

The video has amassed 60,000+ views on X, fueling divisive opinions. Some defended the Kannada-speaking individual, while others criticized “Hindi speakers” for being rude and dismissive.

  • One user claimed, “Kannada guy said order in Kannada. A Hindi shopkeeper brutally attacked the food delivery guy.”
  • Another countered, “Kannadigas always take advantage of being locals. If they have issues with Hindi speakers, why was this shop even given approval?”

Broader Context

This incident is part of a larger linguistic conflict in Bengaluru. A previous viral post about language discrimination in the city had reached 1.5 million views, highlighting growing tensions between locals and non-locals.

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