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Olypub Apologizes as Influencer Withdraws Complaint in Kolkata Beef-for-Mutton Row

Police keep a waiter under Section 299 pending an inquiry into intent following a counter-complaint against the influencer.

Overview

  • Actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty alleged he was served beef instead of a mutton steak at Park Street’s Olypub and posted a confrontation video that went viral.
  • The arrested waiter, identified as Sheikh Nasiruddin, was booked under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; police and court reports say he was denied bail.
  • Olypub issued a formal statement calling the serving error unintentional and apologizing for hurting sentiments, after which Chakraborty said he would withdraw his complaint.
  • Kolkata Police say they are examining whether the serving was negligence, a miscommunication, or deliberate, and are looking into the roles of other staff and management.
  • A separate complaint filed by Joyraj Bhattacharjee accuses Chakraborty of conspiring to incite a riot, keeping the matter legally and politically active.