'Such Goons Should Be Arrested': Meerut Blinkit Delivery Agent Assaulted Over 5-Minute Delay, Customer Arrested
A minor delay in delivering an online order allegedly turned into a violent confrontation in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a customer assaulted a Blinkit delivery agent and threatened him. The incident, which took place on August 14, was recorded on CCTV and later circulated on social media, drawing widespread criticism. Police subsequently arrested the customer in connection with the incident.…
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a minor delay in delivering an online order reportedly sparked a violent altercation between a Blinkit delivery agent and a customer. The incident occurred on August 14 around 9:30 PM at a housing society in Ganga Sagar Colony. Delivery agent Amit Yadav had arrived to hand over an order to customer Yaman Kansal, who alleged the delivery had been delayed by approximately 15 minutes, not the five minutes as claimed by Amit.
A disagreement ensued, with Yaman accusing Amit of speaking rudely. CCTV footage captured the confrontation, showing Yaman slapping and kicking Amit, while the customer's wife was seen signaling him to enter the flat. Amit alleged that Yaman threatened to falsely accuse him of molestation and even suggested he should not return to the area.
Amit also claimed his phone was taken and money potentially threatened. Police arrested Yaman the following day following the viral CCTV footage, which sparked outrage over the treatment of delivery workers. Social media users demanded strict action against such incidents, emphasizing the need for gig workers' safety and respect.
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