Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Panchkula Police Launch Delivery Agent Verification Drive To Strengthen Security
Panchkula Police have started checking the details of delivery workers.
These workers deliver food, online shopping packages and other items.
Police will record their names, phone numbers, addresses and identity documents.
They will also check information about the companies they work for.
Police said they are checking identities, addresses and criminal records.
Companies will need to keep their worker records complete and updated.
This includes updating records when a rider changes companies.
Officials said the drive is meant to improve security, not target a particular person or group.
Panchkula Police launched a verification drive for delivery agents working with food delivery, e-commerce and other companies.
Police will collect riders’ names, phone numbers, addresses, identity documents and company details.
Officials said identity, address and criminal-record checks have begun for all delivery riders.
Companies will be asked to maintain complete employee records and update them when riders change jobs.
Police said the initiative aims to strengthen security and help prevent and investigate criminal activity.
- Who
- Panchkula Police, under Commissioner of Police Pankaj Nain and DCP Aditi Singh, are conducting the drive.
- What
- A special identity, address and background verification drive for delivery agents has been launched.
- When
- The drive was reported on September 7; the article does not specify the exact launch date.
- Where
- Panchkula district, Haryana.
- Why
- To strengthen security, build an information network and help prevent or investigate criminal activity.
- Initiative
- Special verification drive for delivery agents
- Covered workers
- Riders working for online food delivery, e-commerce and other companies
- Information collected
- Names, mobile numbers, permanent and current addresses, identity documents, and company or agency details
- Verification checks
- Identities, addresses and criminal records
- Company responsibility
- Maintain complete employee records and conduct periodic verification
- Employment updates
- Update records when a delivery agent leaves one company and joins another
- Stated purpose
- Strengthen security and help prevent criminal activities