Delivery agent barges into woman's Bengaluru flat, flashes her
A food delivery agent in Bengaluru was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into a customer's apartment and exposing himself. The delivery company, Flipkart, has terminated the agent's contract following the incident.
Why it matters
The case highlights safety concerns regarding the gig economy and the vetting processes for delivery personnel entering private residences.
BENGALURU: A routine parcel delivery turned into a frightening ordeal for a 27-year-old Bengaluru food vlogger after a delivery agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and flashed her.Based on the woman's complaint about the episode on Saturday, police arrested the agent, identified as 22-year-old Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, a native of Belagavi district. Kamat has told investigators he had entered her washroom as he needed to relieve himself but denied having "exposed" himself.Before filing the complaint, the woman shared a video on Instagram recounting her plight. The agent arrived at her home to deliver a parcel and then asked if he could use her washroom. "I politely refused multiple times and told him that I do not allow strangers inside my home.
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