On Saturday, 5 October 2026, Ashish was dropping a food order in the Karkhana neighbourhood when the recipient, Ajay Kumar, demanded that the delivery be moved to a different address. The 35‑year‑old customer insisted he was not home, prompting Ashish to refuse and ask the caller to notify him once the correct location was ready. After a tense phone exchange, Ashish drove to Kumar’s house, only to find the man in a heated argument when he arrived.
The Station House Officer of Karkhana police station confirmed that the dispute escalated into a physical confrontation, with Ashish sustaining a head injury after being struck by a broom‑like object. Police registered the incident under Sections 118 (causing hurt by dangerous means) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, and are reviewing CCTV footage that captures the moment the agent was pushed and hit.
Witnesses report that a woman present at the scene also struck the delivery agent during the altercation. Fellow delivery riders later gathered outside the police station, demanding swift action and assurances that such incidents would not recur.
The investigation is ongoing; the next step will be a preliminary hearing scheduled with the district court within the next fortnight.