Bengaluru cafe brawl: Staff attacked after denying extra cup, CCTV shows scuffle; watch

BENGALURU: A 33-year-old man was arrested by Seshadripuram police for allegedly assaulting a coffee shop staff member Wednesday evening during an argument over an additional empty cup. The arrested suspect has been identified as Arun Kumar, a resident of Palace Guttahalli and a driver by profession.

The incident occurred at the Namma Filter Coffee outlet in Sheshadripuram, which Arun visited along with his two friends. According to a complaint filed by Islam Ul Haque, 21, the cashier-cum-coffee maker at the shop, one among the three ordered a "two by three" coffee (two cups of coffee split into three cups).


Haque told them that they did not offer a "by two" service. Arun's friend paid for three cups of coffee, and Haque made them three cups. The man who placed the order asked for an extra empty cup. Haque refused, stating it was against the shop's policy. He alleged that the trio started abusing him with foul language. "So I objected to it. It led to an argument, and the trio assaulted me," Haque said.



CCTV footage from the shop shows that Arun's friend barged into the counter and beat Haque. In retaliation, Haque took a sharp object and attacked Arun's friend. Subsequently, Arun and his friend barged in. They overpowered him, pulled him out of the counter, and assaulted him. Haque continued to fight back.

A senior officer stated Arun was arrested and released on bail. Further necessary action is being taken.