Bengaluru Man Fired for Threatening Woman Over Clothing Choices

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|News18|9 months ago

A Bengaluru man, Nikith Shetty, was fired from his job at Etios Services after threatening to throw acid on a woman over her clothing choices. The woman's husband, Shahbaz Ansar, reported the threat on social media, prompting immediate action from the police and the company. Etios Services condemned Shetty's behavior, stating it violated their values, and confirmed his termination and legal action against him. The incident has drawn public support for the woman's husband, who expressed gratitude for the swift response to the threat.

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