Zepto Rider Assaulted, Forced 'Murga' Punishment For Using Perfume In Delhi Store

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News18•13-01-2026, 11:30
Zepto Rider Assaulted, Forced 'Murga' Punishment For Using Perfume In Delhi Store
- •A Zepto delivery rider, Rishabh Kumar, was brutally beaten and forced into 'murga' punishment at a Kondli, New Delhi store.
- •The assault occurred after Rishabh sprayed perfume on himself inside the store, witnessed by other employees and caught on CCTV.
- •Police have registered an FIR against the store owner and staff, confirming their involvement in the incident.
- •The 18-year-old rider, Risha Kumar, suffered physical and mental trauma and is undergoing a medical check-up.
- •The incident has sparked outrage and comes shortly after delivery workers protested poor working conditions and lack of security.
Why It Matters: Zepto faces backlash after a delivery rider was assaulted and humiliated for using perfume in a Delhi store.
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