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Bengaluru CEO Bans Hiring from 4 States Over Employee Misconduct, Sparks Online Fury
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News18•23-09-2026, 15:44
Bengaluru CEO Bans Hiring from 4 States Over Employee Misconduct, Sparks Online Fury
- •A Bengaluru CEO announced a ban on hiring men from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh due to alleged employee misconduct towards female colleagues.
- •Karthik SG, founder of A1 Sports World, stated the policy followed the dismissal of an employee for persistent abusive behavior, including allegedly forcing himself on a female colleague.
- •The CEO clarified his stance, emphasizing the company's work with children and questioning the employment of individuals with such a mindset.
- •The decision ignited a heated debate on X, with many users questioning the generalization across entire states and demanding proof of legal action.
- •Karthik defended his company's diverse hiring record and criticized what he called Indian society's insecurity and unwillingness to acknowledge problems.
Key Questions Answered
The CEO of A1 Sports World introduced the policy after dismissing a 24-year-old employee from one of those states who allegedly continued to behave abusively toward female colleagues and forced himself on one of them despite multiple warnings.
The restriction applies to men from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
A1 Sports World has a total of 32 employees, which includes 14 women.
