Karnataka: In a shocking incident that has come to light from Karnataka's Bengaluru, an elderly man was allegedly refused entry to a shopping mall for wearing a dhoti, a traditional Indian garment. The incident reportedly took place on the evening of July 16 at GT Mall and sparked massive outrage online. However, the mall staff reportedly honoured the elderly man and also apologised for the inconvenience caused to him.
Video Shows Man Denied Entry For Wearing Dhoti A video circulating on social media showed the elderly man identified as Fakirappa and his son appealing to the mall's security staff, who denied them entry despite their pre-booked movie tickets. The footage captures security personnel stating that the mall's policy forbids entry to individuals in dhotis. The elderly man, having travelled a long distance, pleaded that changing clothes was not feasible, but the mall supervisor reportedly enforced the policy strictly, demanding he change into pants to gain entry.
A farmer wearing a Panche (Vesti) was not allowed to enter GT Mall in Bengaluru as his dress was 'inappropriate'. Asked to wear Pants. Few months ago, Virat Kohli's One-8 commune in Mumbai did the same.
Shameful incident pic.twitter.com/tmRggT5ijS Video Creates Outrage Among Netizens The viral video led to widespread criticism, with many condemning the security staff and mall management for what they perceive as disrespect towards Indian traditions and the elderly man.
Netizens expressed their outrage, accu.