Zepto delivery boy killed after speeding car rams scooter in Delhi’s Subhash Nagar; driver held
Times of India
by ABHAYFebruary 21, 2026
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A 25-year-old delivery executive working with an online grocery platform was killed after being hit by a speeding car in West Delhi’s Tilak Nagar on Saturday afternoon. Hem Shakar, identified as the victim, was riding an electric scooter when a Verna car struck him from behind, causing fatal injuries. The driver of the car, Mohit Kumar, a 27-year-old resident of Najafgarh employed as a Municipal Corporation of Delhi contractor, has been taken into custody. Police have seized the vehicle and registered an FIR, with further legal proceedings underway.
The incident occurred near Subhash Nagar Metro Station on Najafgarh Road, a busy area known for its high foot traffic and vehicular movement. Eyewitnesses reported that the car hit the scooter from behind, causing Shakar to fall critically injured. By the time police arrived at the scene, Shakar had been rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. The case has drawn attention to the dangers faced by delivery workers in India's bustling urban centers.
Shakar, a resident of Raghubir Nagar, worked as a delivery executive for Zepto, one of Delhi’s leading online grocery platforms. His death highlights the growing concerns over road safety and the vulnerabilities of e-scooter riders, who are often at risk due to traffic congestion and speeding vehicles. The incident underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better protection mechanisms for gig workers in India's rapidly expanding urban economies.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/21/2026