“Why Acting Superior?” Indian Man Racially Attacked at Toronto McDonald’s

A disturbing video from a McDonald’s outlet in Toronto, Canada, has gone viral, showing an intoxicated Caucasian man assaulting a man believed to be of Indian origin near the ‘Mobile Order Pick Up’ counter. The unprovoked attack, captured on a mobile phone, shows the aggressor pushing the Indian man, causing his phone to fly from his hand. When the victim picked it up calmly, the attacker grabbed him by the collar, accusing him of “acting superior,” and shoved him back aggressively.​

The Indian man tried to defend himself without retaliating, but the aggressor continued his verbal attack until a bystander, possibly a staff member, intervened and asked that the confrontation be moved outside. Despite this, the assailant persisted in accusing the victim of arrogance before being escorted off the premises. The identities of both men have not been officially confirmed, and no police statement has yet been issued.​

This incident comes amid rising concerns about racism and xenophobia against immigrants in Canada. It follows the recent fatal attack on 55-year-old Canadian-Indian businessman Arvi Singh Sagoo in Edmonton, who died after being punched by a stranger in October. Sagoo had confronted the attacker for disrespecting his property, underscoring the increasing vulnerability of Indian-origin individuals in the country.​

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The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, drawing attention to the need for stronger measures to combat racial discrimination and protect minority communities in Canada. Indian diaspora leaders and rights advocates have called for urgent action to address the pattern of hate crimes and xenophobic incidents affecting South Asians across the nation.​

This episode starkly reflects the challenges faced by immigrant communities in Canada, raising broader questions about social cohesion, inclusivity, and multicultural acceptance in a country historically viewed as welcoming to immigrants.​

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