Karnataka hotel owner booked after serving water in Dalit customer's cupped hands

A hotel owner in Karnataka has been booked by police for an alleged act of discrimination against a Dalit customer. According to reports, the owner poured drinking water into the customer's cupped hands instead of providing it in a glass or cup.

The incident prompted local authorities to take action and register charges against the hotel proprietor. The case highlights concerns over caste-based discrimination in service establishments across the state.