Bengaluru delivery agent arrested for sexually harassing woman inside her flat
A Flipkart delivery agent has been arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly entering a woman's apartment without permission and sexually harassing her. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the safety protocols of delivery services.
Why it matters
The case highlights critical safety issues regarding the interaction between gig-economy workers and customers, prompting calls for stricter background checks and safety policies.
BENGALURU: A Flipkart delivery executive has been arrested after a woman alleged that he entered her flat without permission and sexually harassed her after asking to use her washroom, police said on Monday.The accused has been identified as Vijay Mallikarjun Kamath.According to Bengaluru police, a case was registered at Marathahalli Police Station based on a complaint filed by the woman. The case (No. 345/2026) has been registered under Sections 75, 79 and 329(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).In a statement, DCP Whitefield said the accused has been arrested and legal action has been initiated against him. Further investigation is underway. The woman in a social media post alleged that the delivery executive arrived at her home to deliver a parcel before asking if he could use her washroom.She alleged that she repeatedly refused his request, telling him she did not allow strangers into her home.
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