Update 2: NODWIN Gaming has announced that it has officially fired Mannu Karki after an investigation of the incident that prompted the original news article. Check out NODWIN's statement below.

"In relation to the investigation by NODWIN involving one of its casters - Mannu 'kRaT' Karki; NODWIN has found that the conduct of Mannu in the game being played on SoStronk server is objectionable and unacceptable.

NODWIN has decided to terminate Mannu from employment with immediate effect, as a result. NODWIN expects high standards of conduct from all its employees - whether in their personal or professional time.

At Nodwin, our goal is to make gaming fun and enjoyable for all communities. Whether it is competitive or just a casual game, making the environment unsafe and uncomfortable for other gamers is something that we absolutely do not condone. Toxicity has no place in our world."

The original news story, as well as the first update with NODWIN's original statement is as follows.

Update 1: IGN India reached out to NODWIN Gaming for comment. A company spokesperson responded with NODWIN's official statement regarding the incident. Check out the statement below.

"One of our hosts Mannu 'kRaT' Karki and his team member have been accused of making obscene statements in a CS: GO game on SoStronk.

We are currently investigating the incident, and once we ascertain the facts of the matter, we will take necessary action.

Until then, we shall be placing Mannu Karki under probation.

Whether it is competitive or just a casual game, at NODWIN, our goal is to make gaming fun and enjoyable for all communities. Toxicity has no place in this world.

Please do let us know if you need any further information."

Original story below.

PUBG Mobile commentator—Mannu Karki, better known online as Krat—has come under fire for his toxic and abusive "trash talk" in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In a Facebook post on a community group made by Rushant Malhotra, evidence of Karki's misconduct has been posted with vile and hateful comments by the PUBG Mobile caster being evident. Indian esports outlet AFK Gaming has verified the authenticity of these posts with its investigations of the demo files. Karki is using the nickname Landkarado.

The original Facebook post revealing Karki's actions.

In the game's chat logs, Karki can be seen threatening his opponents with sexual violence towards their families, as well as their future opportunities with NODWIN Gaming, with whom Karki is currently employed. Since the incident, Karki has posted a public apology, and NODWIN has made a statement that it is keeping Karki on probation because of his actions.

India has had a long-standing problem with taking trash talking in competitive games too far, and even in 2020, it isn't hard to get into a game of Counter-Strike or Dota 2 and see the voice and text chat filled with abuses and rape threats under the guise of "friendly trash talk". Karki's own statement about the incident also rings quite hollow, considering how vile his behaviour was in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It is also unlikely that Karki will face any real repercussions for his behaviour as his show with NODWIN might just be profitable enough for the company to ignore this incident.