'You Are From F***ing India': Indian Tourists Allege Racist Abuse By Bangladeshi Waiter At Italy Restaurant

Published 24 June 2026 · india

'You Are From F***ing India': Indian Tourists Allege Racist Abuse By Bangladeshi Waiter At Italy Restaurant Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 08:39 IST

'You Are From F***ing India': Indian Tourists Allege Racist Abuse By Bangladeshi Waiter At Italy Restaurant Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 08:39 IST After police intervention, the Indian tourists demanded an apology from the waiter and asked him to specifically apologise for insulting India. The clip, originally shared by Instagram user “@khushicupcake5”, appears to show a tense exchange between a waiter and a group of Indian tourists. (Source: Screengrab from video shared on Instagram) A group of Indian women has drawn widespread praise online after confronting a waiter at a restaurant in Italy over alleged derogatory remarks about India and Indian customers. The incident, captured on video, shows a waiter at Italy restaurant allegedly passing offensive comments about India. The clip, originally shared by Instagram user “@khushicupcake5", appears to show a tense exchange between a waiter and a group of Indian tourists.

According to the women in the video, the waiter allegedly made offensive comments about India and referred to them as being from “f***ing India." While the full context and circumstances leading up to the confrontation could not be independently verified, the video shows the women challenging the remarks and demanding an apology. Throughout the exchange, they repeatedly insist that disrespectful comments about their country are unacceptable and ask the waiter to acknowledge his statements. As the confrontation continues, the waiter appears to apologize after police’s involvement. The women then ask him to specifically apologize for allegedly insulting India. In the video, he is heard saying, “I’m sorry for abusing India," before the exchange eventually de-escalates. View this post on Instagram Social Media Backs The Tourists The video has since gained significant traction across social media platforms, with many users praising the women for standing up against what they perceived as discriminatory and anti-India remarks.

Many commenters also commended the women for remaining firm during the confrontation and insisting on accountability rather than walking away from the incident. While some users noted that while disagreements can arise in customer-service environments, comments targeting a person’s nationality or country have the potential to escalate tensions and create uncomfortable situations. Some also emphasized that social media users should avoid drawing conclusions beyond what is visible in the video, as the complete sequence of events preceding the confrontation remains unclear. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Devanshe Pandey Senior Sub-Editor Devanshe Pandey is a journalist with over six years of experience decoding the fast-moving worlds of politics and global affairs. Currently on the political and international desk at CNN-News18, she b...