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Three workers from Assam attacked at Bengaluru eatery over spicy noodles

Reported by Manish Reddy (Senior Writer) · The Hindu - National ·

Unconfirmed — Reported by one source so far

Reported by one source so far

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Three workers from Assam attacked at Bengaluru eatery over spicy noodlesPhoto: Wikimedia Commons

Three men from Assam working at a fast-food outlet in Bengaluru's Electronics City were assaulted by a group of men after a dispute broke out over the taste of noodles.

The Incident

The attack happened on October 29 and came to light after a video recorded on a mobile phone surfaced online. The accused men were reportedly drunk when they picked a fight with the three workers, complaining that the noodles were too spicy. A verbal argument quickly turned violent as the attackers pushed and kicked the employees, knocking them to the ground.

Police Action

A formal case has been registered at the Electronics City police station. Police are currently investigating the matter to identify the attackers and find out the exact sequence of events that led to the violence.

Context

Incidents involving fights at food joints often escalate quickly when arguments turn physical, particularly if alcohol is involved. Local law enforcement agencies rely on video evidence shared on social media to trace suspects and take legal action in such public assault cases.

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