Olypub served beef instead of mutton
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Feb 02, 2026
The incident has negatively impacted Olypub's reputation and could lead to a decline in customer trust and business. The involvement of political parties and social media amplification highlights the potential for such consumer complaints to quickly escalate and affect businesses.
An incident at Olypub, a popular restaurant in India — Kolkata, led to a significant controversy when actor and YouTuber Manas Chakraborty alleged he was served beef instead of mutton. Manas Chakraborty filed a complaint with India — Kolkata Police, leading to the arrest of a waiter, Nasiruddin Mahmud, who was charged under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The event gained widespread attention after Manas Chakraborty posted a video of the confrontation, which was later amplified by leaders of the India — Bharatiya Janata Party. Olypub issued a public apology, calling it an 'unintentional mistake.' Manas Chakraborty later deleted the video and expressed his intent to withdraw the complaint, facing a counter-complaint for allegedly inciting communal disharmony.
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