Kanpur HDFC Bank Dispute: 'I am a Thakur...' Sparks Caste War Between Employees

• A dispute between two female HDFC Bank employees, Aastha Singh and Ritu Tripathi, in Kanpur escalated into a caste conflict.
• The argument, initially over a washroom door and resignation process, moved to social media with both sides releasing videos and making allegations.
• Aastha Singh claimed Ritu Tripathi's husband misbehaved and threatened her, while Ritu alleged Aastha used casteist slurs and tried to assault her.
• Both women expressed pride in their respective castes ('Thakur' and 'Brahmin') and are now threatening defamation lawsuits and legal action.
• The incident has sparked a new debate online, dividing users along caste lines, with Kanpur Police monitoring the situation.