On Camera, Secunderabad Delivery Agent Hit With Broom Over Address Dispute
A food delivery agent in Secunderabad was physically assaulted by a customer following a dispute over a delivery address change. Both parties have filed police complaints, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing safety concerns and workplace risks faced by gig economy workers in India.
A food delivery agent was allegedly assaulted following a dispute over a delayed order in Secunderabad on Saturday.The delivery agent, 24-year-old Ashish, was delivering an order around 7 pm in Secunderabad's Karkhana area when the customer, identified as Ajay Kumar, 35, allegedly asked him to deliver it to a different location, saying that he was not at home.Ashish reportedly declined the request and asked the customer to call him when he was available at the delivery address.
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