A troubling incident has surfaced on social media platform X, where a woman has accused a Blinkit delivery driver of touching her inappropriately during a delivery. The woman shared a video capturing the alleged incident, stating that she had to use the parcel itself to prevent the driver from touching her chest again. She further expressed her apprehension about filing a formal police complaint, fearing the potential repercussions for herself.
The user posted a video detailing the alleged harassment, tagging Blinkit and expressing her distress. She questioned the safety of women in India, stating, “This is what happened with me today while ordering from Blinkit. The delivery guy asked for my address again and then touched me inappropriately. This is NOT acceptable. @letsblinkit please take strict action. #Harassment #Safety @letsblinkit …is women safety is joke in India?”
In a subsequent tweet, the woman elaborated on the incident, claiming, “He tried to touch me inappropriately, I tried to cover my chest with the parcel so that he wont touch my chest again! Take strict actions.” She also mentioned having evidence of the driver inquiring about her home’s location, but she felt compelled to comply to avoid further escalation.
Blinkit’s Response
According to the woman’s post, Blinkit reached out to her after she provided proof. The company reportedly decided to terminate the driver’s contract. However, she expressed dissatisfaction with the company’s initial response, stating that they initially considered only a warning and educational session for the driver on maintaining appropriate distances with female customers. It was only after she presented evidence that they agreed to take more decisive action.
Fear of Filing FIR
The woman revealed that she refrained from filing a First Information Report (FIR) due to concerns that her family might discover the incident, potentially leading to significant issues for her.
What the Video Shows
The viral video appears to show a Blinkit delivery driver handing a package to a woman and receiving payment. In the clip, the driver extends his hand, presumably to return change, at which point the woman instinctively uses the parcel to shield herself.
Public Reaction
The incident has sparked a strong reaction on social media, with many users questioning the safety measures provided by delivery platforms and urging for stricter action against the accused driver. Users also inquired about her decision not to file a police complaint.
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