'You are corona': New Zealand YouTuber faces racist attack in Delhi after donating plasma; watch

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh/New Delhi, August 25

A New Zealand YouTube shared a video talking about a racist attack he faced in Delhi’s Chandi Chowk.

Karl Rock’s Instagram account revealed that he is married to an Indian, and has been living in India. Karl has over a thousand followers and travels to different cities in India.

The YouTuber was walking the spice market in Chandi Chowk when a local started abusing him.

The man called Karl “Corona”, and told him to leave the country. Karl tried to reason with the man, but the man refused to pay any attention and continued to attack him.

How to Shop at an Indian Spice Market (Ft. Angry Racist Man 😡) https://t.co/kHgJjP8yfT

— Karl Rock (@iamkarlrock) July 18, 2020

Karl revealed, that this was not the first time he had been in such a situation. The first time, he says, he was forced to take a COVID test and that cops were called on him.

Ironically, Karl had donated plasma earlier for Covid-19 patients in India. Even Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had tweeted about Karl, saying that he set an example for many.

“Karl Rock, a New Zealand origin Delhiite donated plasma at Delhi govt’s plasma bank. You must watch his video about his experience. I am sure this will encourage many more to come forward to donate their plasma and help save lives,” Kejriwal had tweeted in July.

Karl Rock, a New Zealand origin Delhiite donated plasma at Delhi govt’s plasma bank

You must watch his video about his experience. I am sure this will encourage many more to come forward to donate their plasma and help save lives. @iamkarlrock pic.twitter.com/VySSg0P0yV

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 10, 2020