Beef served instead of mutton at Kolkata pub: Bengali actor files complaint
New Delhi : A major controversy has erupted at a popular Kolkata restaurant after Bengali actor and social media influencer Sayak Chakraborty alleged that he was mistakenly served beef instead of mutton at the well-known “Oly Pub.” The incident, which occurred on Friday night, has sparked outrage on social media and led to police action.
According to Sayak, he had gone to the pub with friends for dinner and ordered a mutton steak. However, after beginning the meal, he realized that the dish served to him was not mutton but beef. The actor claimed he was unaware of this until later and felt deeply hurt as he follows religious beliefs that prohibit the consumption of beef.
Explaining the sequence of events, Sayak said that he and his friends had ordered only one mutton steak. However, the restaurant staff brought two steaks to their table. When he questioned the waiter about the extra dish, he was told that one was mutton while the other was beef. Shocked by this revelation, Sayak confronted the staff, stating that as a Brahmin, being served beef had hurt his religious sentiments.
“I clearly asked for mutton. You should have informed me before serving beef,” he was heard saying in a video that he later uploaded on social media. In the viral clip, Sayak is seen questioning the restaurant manager, who admitted it was a serious mistake and apologized for the confusion.
Following the uproar, Park Street police in Kolkata registered a complaint and initiated an investigation. On Saturday, restaurant staff member Sheikh Nasiruddin was arrested under Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Police officials have stated that food samples from the restaurant may be collected for further examination as part of the probe.
The incident quickly went viral online, triggering a heated debate. While many supported Sayak and condemned the restaurant’s negligence, others accused him of exaggerating the issue and trying to create communal tension. Facing backlash, Sayak later deleted his original video and issued a clarification.
“I had no intention of provoking Hindu-Muslim conflict. I have many Muslim friends and even celebrate Eid with them. My reaction was purely emotional because my religion prohibits eating beef. I am not associated with any political party,” he clarified in a fresh post.
He further added, “My anger was not against any religion but against the carelessness of the restaurant. Such mistakes cannot be ignored, as they could happen to anyone in the future.”
The controversy has raised questions about food labelling and service standards in restaurants, with many demanding stricter accountability to prevent similar incidents.
