By Sumesh Rajan | December 31, 2025
Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA: A disturbing incident of road rage in Maharashtra’s Nagpur has sparked widespread outrage after a Blinkit delivery agent was brutally assaulted by occupants of a car following a minor road incident. The assault, which occurred in broad daylight, was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media platforms.
The video footage shows the delivery agent being forcibly dragged away from his two-wheeler by a man, believed to be the car owner. The attacker pushes the agent to the ground and repeatedly punches and slaps him. Moments later, another man, reportedly a co-passenger in the car, enters the scene carrying a stick and strikes the delivery worker multiple times. The delivery agent appears defenceless during the assault until bystanders intervene and manage to separate the attackers, bringing the violence to a halt.
While the exact sequence of events leading to the confrontation remains unclear, the video is being circulated with claims that the altercation followed a minor traffic collision. The footage was shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Road rage kalesh: Blinkit delivery guy got brutally beaten up by car driver and co-passenger over minor crash.”
The incident has triggered strong reactions online, with many users expressing concern over the safety and treatment of delivery workers on Indian roads. One user wrote, “We are becoming a sad society. There is no sense of brotherhood left.” Another commented, “Delivery boys, guards and peons are not respected these days. Many people treat them poorly.” Several users demanded strict action against the attackers, calling the assault “pathetic” and “inhumane.”
The video has also reignited criticism of ultra-fast delivery models adopted by app-based grocery platforms. Some users argued that pressure to meet short delivery timelines pushes riders into unsafe situations. One comment read, “A minimum 30-minute delivery rule should be created and enforced,” while another stated, “The 10-minute delivery model endangers workers. Companies must provide better protection, insurance and support.”
The incident has surfaced at a time when gig workers across the country have announced a nationwide strike. On December 31, delivery workers’ unions called for an “App Bandh” to press for long-pending demands. These include opposition to the 10-minute delivery model, inclusion of platform workers under labour laws, an end to arbitrary account deactivations, fair and transparent pay structures, improved social security coverage, and protection of workers’ rights to organise and collectively bargain.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the Nagpur incident, and it remains unclear whether a police complaint has been registered.
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