Noida pizza shop owner arrested after video shows him spitting on dough, says police

A pizza shop owner in Noida has been arrested after a purported video circulated online that showed him allegedly spitting on pizza dough while preparing food, police said on Tuesday (May 12, 2026).

The video shared on social media has triggered outrage among local residents. According to police, the incident took place at a pizza shop in Sector 22 under the Sector 24 police station area in Noida.

Noida police said that they received information on Sunday (May 10, 2026) regarding the video in which the shop owner is allegedly seen engaging in the inappropriate conduct while making a pizza.

The accused was identified as Muzammil, around 30 years old and a resident of Gijhor village in Noida, police said. Following objections raised by local residents, police arrested the accused and later sent him to jail, officials said.

Police said further legal action is underway.