Bengaluru, July 14 (UNI) In a disturbing incident of road rage, a Swiggy food delivery agent was violently assaulted by three unidentified men near Modi Hospital Junction, under the Basaveshwaranagar police limits, late yesterday night.
The assault, which was caught on video and widely circulated online, has raised serious concerns over the safety of delivery personnel operating in India’s IT capital.
According to police, the delivery agent had stopped his two-wheeler at a red light when a vehicle behind him began honking persistently. Despite his attempt to explain that he was observing the traffic signal, a heated argument broke out. The occupants of the vehicle, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, stepped out and launched a physical attack on the rider, punching and kicking him in full public view.
The victim later filed a complaint at the Basaveshwaranagar police station. Authorities have registered a case and launched a manhunt to trace the accused based on video footage and eyewitness accounts.
Police officials assured that stringent action would be taken against the culprits, while Swiggy has reportedly reached out to the injured employee to extend support.
The incident has reignited debate on the vulnerability of gig workers and the need for stronger safety protocols and legal safeguards for those engaged in last-mile delivery services.
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