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‘Why acting superior?’: Another racial attack on Indian-origin man at Toronto McDonald’s sparks outrage | WATCH

The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, where users have condemned the incident as another example of growing racism and xenophobia in Canada.

November 04, 2025 / 19:53 IST
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A disturbing video from Toronto has gone viral showing a man, reportedly intoxicated, physically attacking another man of Indian origin inside a McDonald’s outlet. The footage, captured by bystanders, shows the attacker hurling racial remarks and assaulting the victim without any apparent provocation.

The video shows a man wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jacket walking up to the victim near the “Mobile Order Pick Up” counter. Without warning, he shoves the Indian-origin man, causing his phone to fall to the floor. When the victim bends down to retrieve it, the attacker grabs him by the collar and pushes him against the wall, shouting, “Why acting superior?”

Throughout the confrontation, the victim remains calm and does not retaliate. He is heard saying, “Let me go,” several times as the aggressor continues to hold him by his jacket. The altercation only ends when a McDonald’s employee steps in, urging the attacker to release the man and escorting him out of the restaurant. Even as he is removed, the attacker continues to accuse the victim of arrogance.

Police have not yet issued an official statement, and the identities of both men remain unknown.

The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, where users have condemned the incident as another example of growing racism and xenophobia in Canada. Many pointed out that attacks on people of Indian origin appear to be increasing, particularly in urban centers like Toronto and Ontario.

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