Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Worm Found in Pongal: Bengaluru Cafe Alleges Extortion
A customer said there was a bug in their food at a popular cafe.
The cafe owner says the customer was lying to try and get money.
The owner says the customer and their friends demanded money to not share a video of the food.
The owner has gone to the police because they think this was an attempt to get money unfairly.
The customer shared a video that shows them complaining to staff about the bug in their food.
A customer alleged finding an insect in their Pongal at The Rameshwaram Café in Bengaluru.
The café's founder, Divya Raghavendra, claims the incident was a staged attempt for extortion.
A video circulated online showing the customer's claim and the staff's response.
The café's statement says a group demanded 25 lakh rupees to not circulate the video.
A police complaint has been filed against the group for attempting to malign the brand.
- Who
- A customer and The Rameshwaram Café staff; the café's founder, Divya Raghavendra; a group allegedly attempting extortion.
- What
- A customer reported finding an insect in their food at a Bengaluru cafe; the cafe alleges an extortion attempt.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- The Rameshwaram Café at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Why
- The customer claims the food contained an insect, while the cafe suggests an attempt to extort money by threatening to publicize the incident.
Customer's Claim
Cafe's Response
Incident
Customer's Claim
Customer reported finding a worm/insect in their Pongal dish.
Cafe's Response
Cafe claims the incident was staged for extortion.
- Restaurant
- The Rameshwaram Café
- Location
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Incident
- Customer alleges insect in food
- Allegation
- Extortion attempt
- Demanded Amount
- Rs 25 lakh
- Complaint Filed
- Yes