Zomato Delivery Boy Attacked in Hyderabad: Couple Assaults Worker Over Food Delay, CCTV Captures Incident
A Zomato delivery executive was allegedly assaulted by a couple in Hyderabad's Secunderabad area after a food order was delivered late, with CCTV footage of the incident emerging online. The incident reportedly took place in Vasavinagar under the Karkhana police station limits.
A Zomato delivery executive was allegedly assaulted by a couple in Hyderabad's Secunderabad area after a food order was delivered late, with CCTV footage of the incident emerging online. The incident reportedly took place in Vasavinagar under the Karkhana police station limits. According to reports, the delivery executive, identified as Ashish/Ashi, arrived late with the order after facing difficulty locating the address. The delay was reportedly linked to an incorrect location shown or shared for the delivery.
The delivery worker allegedly explained the reason for the delay to the couple. However, the dispute escalated and the couple allegedly confronted and assaulted him. CCTV cameras in the area reportedly captured the incident. Footage circulating online purportedly shows the delivery executive being confronted by the couple. Reports from local media also allege that the man and woman attacked the delivery worker during the confrontation.
Couple Assaults Zomato Delivery Boy Over Delay
Following the incident, the delivery executive approached the Karkhana police and lodged a complaint. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged assault. Authorities are examining CCTV footage and other available evidence to establish the sequence of events. The incident has also raised concerns over the safety of food-delivery workers, who can face delays because of incorrect locations, traffic, restaurant preparation times and other factors beyond their control.
Further details about the exact sections invoked and any action against the accused couple were awaited as of Sunday. The allegations against the couple have not been independently established beyond the available CCTV footage and complaints.
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