A Hindu delivery boy was thrashed (archived tweet) by Imran who owns a Biryani shop. The incident was reported from Medak District’s Narsapur in Telangana. The victim has been identified as Hanuman bhakt Lingam Swami.

As per local news reports, Kalyani Biryani hotel owner Imran had ordered a gas cylinder. However, the delivery boy Lingam Swami got delayed in delivering the cylinder. Enraged, the hotel owner scolded Lingam. When Lingam stated that he got only a little late, Imran hit Lingam Swami, who had adorned a Hanuman mala, with his chappal. “When I got the delivery, he asked me why I hadn’t arrived on time. I informed him I got a little late. He became angry and hit me with a chappal”, Lingam Swami told media persons.

After Hindu organizations learned of the incident, members of several Hindu organizations including BJP, RSS, Hindu Vahini and others gathered at the spot. They accompanied Lingam Swami to the police station and held a dharna outside the police station demanding action against Imran. Lingam also filed a complaint against the Kalyani Biryani Point owner. Narsapur Municipal Chairman and other officials visited the police station in an attempt to control the situation.