Pizza delivery boy ‘molests’ minor, held

A spokesperson for Domino’s, where the accused worked, said, “Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL)/Domino’s Pizza would like to state that it has been brought to our notice that one of our delivery boys from the Lajpat Nagar restaurant has been accused of conducting himself in an unlawful manner. The matter is currently being investigated… We are extending our full cooperation to ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out. We would like to reiterate that at JFL, there is zero tolerance for any such unlawful behaviour and we have terminated the services of the employee concerned with immediate effect.”

According to police, the victim on Sunday requested her father, who works for a leading MNC, to order a pizza for her. Her father placed the order online. The girl’s family lives in a three-storey building. The family occupies all the floors. She was on her way from the first floor to the third when the incident occurred, police said.

“Around 11.20 am, Amit was asked to deliver three orders, including one at the victim’s home in Ashram. Around 11.40 am, he reached the victim’s home. Amit delivered the pizza to the girl’s grandmother on the third floor. As he turneedd around to leave, he notic the victim climbing the stairs. Once her grandmother went inside, he stopped the victim and allegedly inappropriately touched her in the staircase after switching off the lights,” a police officer said.

Police said the accused got scared after the victim started crying. Amit then escaped. The girl told her mother about the incident, who informed relatives. They went to the Lajpat Nagar outlet of Domino’s to enquire about Amit.

“The family did not find him as Amit had still not returned. Then, they made a call to the PCR. Police immediately reached the spot and the victim was taken to AIIMS. On the basis of the victim’s mother complaint, a case was registered and the accused arrested from Madangir area,” the officer said.

Police have recovered CCTV footage showing the accused entering the locality and parking his motorcycle. Initially, the accused denied any wrongdoing, but later confessed to the crime, police said.

“The accused is a resident of Dakshinpuri and was employed with the Domino’s outlet around three months ago,” the officer said.

Domino’s claimed Amit’s police verification record was checked before he was hired.

“At JFL, all employees are assured of a workplace free of any kind of harassment and are expected to extend a similar environment to consumers. Our stringent policies on sexual harassment apply to all employees, regardless of their position. All employees are personally responsible for their actions and must ensure that their behaviour does not constitute sexual harassment,” a Domino’s spokesperson said.