Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- A disturbing incident at a Zepto store in East Delhi has triggered widespread outrage after a young delivery rider was allegedly assaulted and humiliated for a trivial reason. The episode, caught on CCTV, has raised serious questions about worker dignity and safety in the quick-commerce sector.

The incident took place at a Zepto store in Kondli, New Delhi, where delivery rider Rishabh Kumar was allegedly beaten and forced to squat like a chicken by store staff. According to police officials, the assault occurred after Kumar sprayed perfume on himself inside the store, an act that was noticed and objected to by other employees. CCTV footage of the incident shows the rider being physically assaulted and publicly hum...