Flipkart Sacks Delivery Agent After Bengaluru Woman Alleges Obscene Act
Flipkart said it terminated the delivery partner and will cooperate with police after an FIR was filed in the woman's complaint.
- On Sunday, Bengaluru police arrested Flipkart delivery agent Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat for allegedly forcing his way into a woman's home and exposing himself after she repeatedly refused his request to use her washroom.
- After the woman repeatedly refused Kamat's request to use her washroom, he allegedly removed his slippers and forced his way into her flat despite her explicit objections and suggestions he ask neighbors instead.
- Marathahalli Police Station registered a case under Sections 79 and 329 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita . The Deputy Commissioner, Whitefield Division, confirmed the FIR and said the investigation is in progress.
- Flipkart terminated the delivery partner's engagement immediately and stated, "Customer safety is non-negotiable," while confirming full cooperation with investigating authorities.
- The company is reviewing its background verification and training processes to determine whether additional measures can strengthen customer safety protocols, acknowledging that even rare incidents are unacceptable.
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'Fired, apologized...' Flipkart Takes Action Against Delivery Boy Who Exposed Private Parts to Woman
Bengaluru police have arrested delivery boy Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and exposing his private parts to her. The action was taken after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Flipkart apologized and announced it would immediately terminate the accused's services.
Bengaluru Flipkart delivery agent flashes customer, arrested
Bengaluru: A disturbing incident raising fresh concerns over women’s safety in the city has come to light after an e-commerce delivery agent allegedly forced his way into a woman’s apartment on the pretext of using the restroom and later behaved inappropriately. The survivor shared her ordeal in a social media post, prompting police to initiate action. He has been arrested for sexual harassment. According to the woman, the delivery agent arrived…
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