Indian Man Assaulted in Alleged Racist Attack at Toronto McDonald

A disturbing video from Toronto has reignited concerns about growing racism and xenophobia in Canada after an intoxicated man was seen assaulting a brown man, believed to be of Indian origin, inside a McDonald’s outlet.

The footage, which has gone viral across social media platforms, shows a Caucasian man wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jacket approaching the Indian man near the ‘Mobile Order Pick Up’ counter and suddenly attacking him without any provocation.

The attacker first shoved the man, causing his phone to fall, and when the victim calmly picked it up, the aggressor grabbed him by the collar and pushed him back. The attacker could be heard accusing the Indian man of “acting superior,” while the victim maintained composure and refrained from retaliating.

The situation escalated until another individual, possibly a McDonald’s staff member, intervened and instructed both men to take the confrontation outside. Despite being escorted out, the intoxicated man continued to hurl accusations and racial remarks.

The Toronto Police have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, and the identities of both men remain unconfirmed. Reports suggest the altercation took place on November 1.

The viral video has sparked outrage among social media users, with many demanding strict action against hate-driven behavior. The attack comes just days after another tragic incident involving a Canadian-Indian businessman, 55-year-old Arvi Singh Sagoo, who was fatally assaulted in Edmonton after confronting a man for urinating on his vehicle. Sagoo succumbed to his injuries on October 24, five days after the attack.

These consecutive incidents have amplified concerns within Canada’s South Asian community about rising racial hostility and the urgent need for stronger protection against hate crimes.