Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Zomato Worker Falls into Hyderabad Drain, Sparks Safety Concerns
Imagine a food delivery person riding his motorcycle in the rain.
Suddenly, he falls into a deep, open drain!
People helped him get out, but his phone was lost and his bike was damaged.
The video of this accident went viral.
Some people think the government is to blame for not fixing dangerous roads with open drains.
Others think the food delivery company, Zomato, cares more about making money than keeping their workers safe.
A workers' union is now asking Zomato to help the worker and take responsibility for the accident.
A Zomato delivery worker fell into an open drain in Hyderabad during heavy rain.
The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.
Bystanders helped rescue the worker and his motorcycle from the drain.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) criticized Zomato for prioritizing profits over worker safety.
Social media users criticized both the government and Zomato.
- Who
- Syed Farhan, a Zomato delivery worker.
- What
- A Zomato delivery worker fell into an open drain.
- When
- During heavy rain on a Saturday.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Due to open drains and potentially dangerous road conditions.
Criticism of Zomato
Criticism of Government
Company Culture
Criticism of Zomato
Prioritizes shareholder returns over employee welfare and safety
Criticism of Government
N/A
Responsibility
Criticism of Zomato
Should be held responsible for the welfare of its employees, including compensation.
Criticism of Government
N/A
- Incident
- Zomato worker falls into drain
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Cause
- Open drain, heavy rain
- Involved
- Syed Farhan, bystanders
- Criticism
- Government and Zomato
- Union
- TGPWU