A disturbing video showing a delivery executive for quick-commerce platform Zepto being violently assaulted by two men in Bengaluru has sparked widespread outrage online. The Bengaluru police have taken cognisance of the incident and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the attackers.
Chilling Details of the Unprovoked Attack
The incident took place on January 4, around 8 pm, in the Kaggadasapura area. The victim, identified as Deepak Kumar, had just collected an order from the Zepto godown located on 29th Cross. According to police accounts, while Kumar was taking a right turn at a junction, two men on another two-wheeler, coming from the opposite direction, allegedly applied sudden brakes, lost control, and fell onto the road.
What followed was a shocking and unprovoked assault. Instead of addressing the accident, the two men reportedly turned their aggression towards Kumar. The viral video footage captures the horrifying sequence where the assailants are seen punching Kumar in the face, hitting him with their helmets, knocking him to the ground, and repeatedly kicking him while he was defenseless.
Police Take Suo Motu Action After Video Goes Viral
Despite the presence of bystanders who attempted to intervene, the men continued their brutal attack. The police stated that while no formal complaint was initially filed by the victim, they registered a case on Friday, January 9, after taking suo motu cognisance of the video that rapidly spread across social media platforms.
A senior police officer confirmed that a dedicated team has been formed to track down the two unidentified accused. "A team has been deployed to trace both the accused. Further developments will be intimated," the officer stated, assuring action in the matter.
Rising Concerns Over Safety of Gig Workers
This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by delivery executives and gig economy workers who are on the front lines of urban service networks. The brazen nature of the assault, captured on camera, has led to calls for stronger safety measures and swift justice.
The Bengaluru police's proactive step in registering a case based on the viral evidence is a crucial move. The public and netizens are now awaiting the swift identification and arrest of the individuals involved in this act of senseless violence against a service worker.
