Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Man Arrested for Derogatory Remarks Against Kannada Speakers
A man in Bengaluru was arrested for saying mean things about people who speak Kannada.
It all started when a delivery person called him.
The man, named Mithun Sarkar, reportedly used bad words and insulted Kannada, the local language, and the people who speak it.
The police got involved, and he was arrested.
Sarkar said he was drunk when he made the comments.
The police are checking if that's true.
A man was arrested for allegedly making derogatory comments against Kannada-speaking people.
The incident occurred on July 17 when a delivery partner called a customer to confirm an address.
The customer, identified as Mithun Sarkar, allegedly responded with abusive language and insulting remarks.
An FIR was filed, citing sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Sarkar claimed he was under the influence of alcohol, but the police are investigating this claim.
- Who
- Mithun Sarkar was arrested.
- What
- A man was arrested for using abusive language and derogatory comments against Kannada-speaking people.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 17 at approximately 9:30 am.
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Sarkar allegedly used abusive language and made insulting remarks about the Kannada language and community.
Kannada Speakers
Accused
Nature of remarks
Kannada Speakers
They are insulted and offended by the derogatory remarks made by the accused.
Accused
The accused claims to have been under the influence of alcohol during the incident.
- Accused
- Mithun Sarkar
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Date of Incident
- July 17
- Charges
- Sections 196(1)(a) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Complaintant
- Ranjith Mathew