Bengaluru: In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage, Nikith Shetty, an employee of Etios Services, was fired after his threatening message directed at a woman regarding her choice of clothing went viral.
The incident came to light when the woman husband and journalist Shahbaz Ansar shared a screenshot of the message on social media.
The alarming message, sent by Shetty, urged Shahbaz to advise his wife to dress "appropriately," particularly in Karnataka, warning that he might resort to throwing acid on her face otherwise.
This threat incited immediate backlash, prompting Shahbaz to take swift action by reporting the incident to the authorities. In his X, he tagged the Bengaluru police, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, calling for urgent intervention to prevent any potential harm.
Etios Services quickly responded to the situation, issuing a statement expressing their dismay over Shetty's behaviour.
"We are deeply saddened to address a serious incident involving one of our employees, Nikith Shetty, who made a threatening statement regarding another individual’s choice of clothing. This behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and goes against the core values we uphold at Etios Services," the company stated.
