Muslim worker assaulted by Hindus in Lucknow
Lucknow: A Zomato’s Muslim delivery boy was subjected to a violent attack by Hindus in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Zomato delivery boy, Mohammad Aslam, was subjected to a violent attack in the Gomti Nagar area of the Lucknow city.
The incident occurred after the delivery of 20 rotis was delayed on the night of the Raksha Bandhan festival. The four Hindutva individuals targeted the delivery worker because of his Muslim identity.
The incident sparks outrage and calls for greater protection for delivery workers
The delivery boy, Mohammad Aslam, was called up to the customer’s residence and was pulled inside by a young man. Once inside, the four individuals in the house saw Aslam’s name on the Zomato app and inquired about his religion.
Aslam confirmed that he was a Muslim, prompting the group to violently attack him. The attackers beat Aslam and then threw alcohol on him. They restrained him by tying his hands and feet before he managed to escape and report the incident to the Gomti Nagar police station.
Inspector Rajesh Kumar Tripathi of the Gomti Nagar Police Station confirmed that a case has been registered and investigation started.
The incident highlights a disturbing pattern of discrimination and violence against Muslim delivery workers. Such attacks have been reported before, often triggered by the delivery workers’ name or religious identity. In some cases, delivery workers have faced harassment or been denied orders solely because of their religion.
Aslam’s experience underscores the ongoing challenges faced by individuals in the service industry, particularly those from minority communities, who continue to face prejudice and hostility.
