Outrage erupted in Kolkata after influencer Sabyasachi Chakraborty alleged that Park Street’s Olypub served him beef under the guise of mutton steak, prompting an immediate police arrest of the responsible employee. The complaint, filed Friday night, underscores simmering cultural fault lines in the city’s dining landscape.
Sabyasachi’s group enjoyed a casual outing until the contested dish arrived. Doubts led to a taste, confirmation of beef, and a tense standoff with staff. The manager’s chuckling dismissal, immortalized in a Facebook video, intensified the affront. ‘Do you realize what you’ve done to a Brahmin?’ Sabyasachi challenged, his friend’s rebuke echoing public sentiment.
Shared widely, the video drew BJP leader Kiya Ghosh’s condemnation. She portrayed it as systemic targeting of Hindus, contrasting it with hypothetical uproars elsewhere, urging accountability.
Kolkata Police responded promptly, booking the worker and launching a thorough inquiry into operational lapses at the famed bar-restaurant. Early findings point to possible inventory errors, but motives remain under the microscope.
This scandal reverberates beyond one table, spotlighting the perils of culinary missteps in diverse India. For influencers like Sabyasachi, it’s amplified advocacy; for eateries, a mandate for vigilance. As Park Street’s allure persists, this serves as a stark reminder: in food, trust is sacred, and one wrong plate can unravel reputations.