Bengaluru: Guard Calls Woman 'Aunty,' Gets Beaten Up By Slippers

On Tuesday last week, September 18, a woman in Bengaluru, Karnataka, allegedly attacked a security guard at an ATM branch after he referred to her as "aunty."

Incident Details

The incident occurred shortly after the woman had withdrawn money from the ATM and was standing near the cabin's entrance. The security guard, attempting to clear the path for other customers, politely asked her to step aside while addressing her as "aunty."

This term reportedly infuriated the woman, leading her to allegedly strike the guard with her slippers and physically assault him, as recounted by witnesses.

Passersby who witnessed the altercation promptly alerted the police, resulting in the registration of a case.

The police indicated that some individuals suggested the woman might have been experiencing health issues during the incident, but this aspect is still under investigation.

Despite the assault, the security guard did not sustain significant injuries. The woman has been released on bail.

Similar Incident From Taiwan

In Taiwan, a 21-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against another woman for online comments in which she was referred to as "aunty" and a "mad woman." However, the court ultimately ruled in favour of the defendant.

The dispute began when the first woman, known as Chai, left a comment on an online article. Another reader, referred to as Lin, responded by saying, "Stop it, Aunty." When Chai clarified that she was only 21 years old, Lin continued to address her as a "21-year-old aunty."

In response to Lin's comments, Chai sent a poo emoji to Lin's Facebook account via private message, and both women exchanged words several times. Lin then posted their conversation on Facebook, labelling Chai as a "mad woman" and sharing her profile picture and personal information.

The court concluded that Lin was not guilty, citing freedom of speech as one of the factors in its decision.

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