Food delivery boy 'hacks Bhubaneswar woman inside her home over parcel delay’

In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage in the capital city, a woman in Bhubaneswar was brutally attacked by a food delivery boy inside her home after she allegedly questioned him about the delay in her parcel delivery.

The victim, identified as Binodini Rath, a resident of the Sampur area, was left bleeding and seriously injured after the altercation. According to eyewitnesses and local sources, an argument broke out between the two over the delayed delivery. The situation quickly escalated, and in an unprovoked act of violence, the delivery boy reportedly attacked her with a sharp weapon, believed to be a cleaver or cutter.

Ms. Rath sustained deep injuries to her head, arms, and back, and was immediately rushed to a private medical facility, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Her condition is said to be stable but critical due to the nature of the injuries.

Police reached the spot shortly after receiving the information and have begun a thorough investigation into the matter. However, no official statement has been released by the authorities as of now.

Investigation Underway

The incident has raised serious concerns over customer safety and the need for stricter background checks and behavioral protocols for gig economy workers, particularly in home-service sectors like food delivery.

CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed, and a case has been registered. The identity and current whereabouts of the delivery boy remain unconfirmed at the time of reporting.

More details are awaited as the investigation progresses.