Overview
- Two men allegedly assaulted a Zomato delivery agent near Shobha Theatre in Bapuji Nagar on September 14 over a delayed order.
- A widely shared video shows the attackers striking the rider with a plastic water can and a chair as he sat on his bike.
- Police recorded statements from both sides and registered a non‑cognisable report after the rider declined to file a formal complaint.
- No FIR or arrests were reported by police, and a counter‑complaint alleged the rider behaved rudely and used abusive language.
- The case adds to a series of recent assaults on delivery workers in Bengaluru, raising concerns about platform promises and rider safety.