A debate sparked on social media X (formerly Twitter) on Monday over an unverified video showing that a Hindu shopkeeper in Karnataka was thrashed by group of 5 boys near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru . The clash broke out as the shopkeeper was allegedly playing loud music during ‘Azaan’ time.

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#WATCH | Karnataka: An altercation occurred between a group of people and a shopkeeper last evening during 'Azaan' time when a shopkeeper played a song loudly near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru. A few Muslim youths questioned him, and an argument ensued, leading to them hitting… pic.twitter.com/L0f0rxlfSR

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2024

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Commenting on the video, a user named The Skin Doctor hailed the shopkeeper’s bravery and said that even being outnumbered, he didn’t yield.

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Brave man. Outnumbered but didn't yield. Hats off.

— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) March 18, 2024

Another user, Nilesh H W (Modi Ka Parivar) claimed that Karnataka’s law and order is in worse condition as a Hindu man is brutally beaten for playing Hanuman Chalisa.

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⚠️ Breaking News ⚠️ Law & order situation in Karnataka is in shambles as a Hindu man is brutally beaten for playing #HanumanChalisa.

In Jan 2024, the Karnataka govt ordered removal of Orange flags & imposed taxes on temples while giving money & land to Muslims.… pic.twitter.com/wq9i2Xo2tj

— Nilesh H W (Modi Ka Parivar) (@NileshHW) March 18, 2024

Criticising the Congress led Karnataka government, he wrote that if this happens here imagine what will be the situation of the country if the grand old party comes to power.

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While a user, Sumit wrote, “Brave man! Respect”.

Brave man ! Respect 🫡

— Sumit (@sumitsaurabh) March 18, 2024

Ayeza, another user commented, “Playing Chalisa when azan is going on, he did this on purpose he should be jailed”.

Playing chalisa when azan is going on , he did this on purpose he should be jailed

— Ayeza🫰 (@Ayeza_hu) March 18, 2024

Khalid Siddiqui, an X user wrote, “So Azaan can be loud 5 times a day that’s ok? The irony!”.

So Azaan can be loud 5 times a day that's ok? The irony!

— Khalid Siddiqui (@sksidd0786) March 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Halasuru Gate police arrested three individuals on Sunday for reportedly assaulting a shopkeeper in Central Bengaluru over playing loud music. The police have identified the accused as Suleman, Shah Nawaz, and Rohit, aged between 20 and 25.

Despite claims circulating on social media suggesting the assault was provoked by the playing of Hanuman Chalisa, investigations by the police found no substantial evidence to support this allegation, and the FIR did not mention it.