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Zepto Denies Link to Hyderabad Delivery Rider Killed in Crash, Submits Verification to Police

The company's denial follows earlier police-cited reports naming the victim as a Zepto rider, sharpening scrutiny of gig‑worker safety.

Overview

  • Zepto said the deceased was neither associated with the company nor delivering an order for it at the time of the accident.
  • The firm reported running database, facial‑recognition and CCTV checks across its store network and submitting the results to Mehdipatnam Police.
  • A police official earlier told ANI the victim, identified as Abhishek from Shekpet, worked as a Zepto delivery rider, and a case was registered.
  • CCTV from January 5 shows a delivery worker falling from a two‑wheeler in Mehdipatnam and being run over by a bus, resulting in his death on the spot.
  • Gig‑worker groups renewed calls for safer delivery timelines and better support, while Zepto noted partner insurance coverage and said no claim was filed in this case.