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A viral video of a Canadian man physically attacking an Indian national inside a McDonald's outlet in Toronto has sparked widespread outrage on social media over increasing incidents of racism and xenophobia in Canada.

The video, captured by a bystander and which went viral on X and Instagram, shows how the altercation unfolded near the restaurant’s Mobile Order Pick-Up counter. The  confrontation reportedly escalated from a verbal argument to physical aggression in no time.

In the video, a man, wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jacket, is seen throwing his phone away in anger as he walks towards another man, who looks to be of Indian descent. Without any provocation, the Canadian, who looked drunk, grabbed the Indian by his collar and pushed him. During the heated exchange, he accused the Indian of “acting superior,” while the latter, keeping his calm, warned, “You might get yourself in trouble.”

But the attacker did not back off: he came again, repeating his accusations and pushing him several times. The Indian man did nothing to retaliate. In less than a minute, the staff at the restaurant and onlookers intervened, asking both men to move outside. The attacker remained accusatory before being escorted out of the premises.

The above video was initially posted on November 2 by Caryma Sa'd, a Toronto-based lawyer and political commentator, who wrote that the assault appeared "random and unprovoked." The authenticity of the video has not been independently verified by police or news agencies.

The Toronto Police Service has yet to make an official statement in regard to the incident, and both men's identities are unconfirmed at this time.

Online Outrage And Reactions

The video has caused an outpouring of anger and concern across social media platforms. Many users condemned the assault, calling for immediate police action and stronger protection for immigrants.

Typical comments from readers included this one: "This type of behavior is repulsive. Being drunk is no excuse for violence or racism." Another wrote, "No one should face aggression simply because of their nationality or appearance. Canada must do better."

Several users connected this incident to what they described as growing racist attacks in Canadian cities, particularly against South Asian and immigrant communities.

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Recent Similar Cases

This incident comes just days after the tragic death of Arvi Singh Sagoo, a 55-year-old Canadian-Indian businessman from Edmonton. Sagoo was fatally assaulted on October 19 after he confronted a stranger for urinating on his car. He died five days later.

The back-to-back attacks have fed fears among Indian immigrants and students about their security in Canada amid ongoing debates around immigration and integration.

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Canada has often been touted as one of the most immigrant-friendly countries in the world. In recent months, however, reports of racially charged confrontations have been on the rise, with many leaders in the community calling for stronger action from authorities against hate-motivated violence. No arrests have been reported so far in the McDonald's assault case. Authorities are likely to go through the CCTV footage to identify people involved in the unfortunate incident.

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