The incident in Burlington, Ontario, has sparked a wave of online backlash after a parking spot dispute escalated into physical violence
An Indian-origin man was filmed assaulting a woman in Canada following a parking dispute outside a Costco outlet in Burlington, Ontario. The incident, which took place after the woman allegedly cut ahead in line for a parking spot, was captured on video and has gone viral on social media, reported hindustantimes.com.
The footage shows the man, wearing jeans and a yellow turban, arguing with the woman, accusing her of taking a parking spot from another individual who had been waiting. When the woman calmly explained that they had spoken to the person in question, the man became increasingly agitated.
The confrontation escalated when the woman referred to the man as “traffic police,” prompting him to move toward her. The video then becomes blurry, but when it refocuses, the woman is heard stating that the man hit her arm.
Video of parking dispute turns violent, leading to widespread online backlash and questions about immigration standards
As the situation worsens, the man’s relative, possibly his wife, attempts to defend him, even as the woman continues to assert that she was assaulted. The video ends with the police arriving, though it is unclear whether the man was arrested.
The video has sparked significant online backlash, with many targeting the Indian-origin man for the assault, while others used the incident to voice negative stereotypes about Indians. The footage has garnered over 300,000 views on X (formerly Twitter) and thousands of views on Instagram.
Some users called for the man’s deportation rather than imprisonment, while others expressed outrage over what they perceived as a disregard for laws and respect in Canada.
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