Bengaluru CEO sparks controversy by stating company will not hire men from four North Indian states

Karthik S.G., founder and CEO of A1 Sports World, sparked controversy by stating on social media that the company will not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The CEO stated this decision was made after lengthy internal discussion and disagreement. The CEO later clarified that the decision was based on an employee's abusive behavior towards female colleagues, stating that the company prioritizes team safety and respect.