Minor’s rape, murder: Delhi Police to quiz ride apps on driver verification
Delhi Police are investigating ride-hailing apps following the arrest of a driver accused of raping and murdering a minor. The investigation focuses on whether these companies conducted adequate background checks on drivers with criminal histories.
Why it matters
Raises critical questions about the safety protocols and regulatory oversight of gig-economy ride-sharing platforms.
Delhi Police is likely to write to the three app-based ride aggregators for which Bashu Kumar Singh — the man arrested for abducting, raping, and murdering an 11-year-old girl — worked to inquire whether any background verification was conducted before onboarding him, said an officer.
The report focuses on police actions and public safety concerns without taking a partisan stance.
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