Bengaluru Shop Owner Faces FIR for Kannada Abuse, Later Apologizes

• A Bengaluru shop owner allegedly abused a customer for asking him to speak in Kannada, sparking outrage.
• An FIR was filed against the shop owner, Jalam, by the City Market Police following a complaint from pro-Kannada organizations.
• Jalam, a native of Rajasthan, reportedly insisted the customer speak in Hindi and used abusive words.
• Following public outrage and the police complaint, Jalam issued an apology for his actions.
• The incident highlights ongoing tensions over language respect in Bengaluru, with organizations demanding strict action and cultural sensitivity.

Why It Matters: This highlights the critical need for language respect and cultural sensitivity in public.