A man recently shared his unsettling experience of witnessing a violent incident in Delhi at night, which has led to a broader conversation about the dangers of stopping to help others during late hours. His account, which involved four masked men assaulting a Zomato delivery rider, raised questions about safety and responsibility.
The Encounter: Zomato Rider in Distress
The man explained that he and his brother were traveling from Naraina to Rohini in a cab around 1 a.m. After crossing the Punjabi Bagh flyover, they heard loud cries coming from near a bus stand. Upon getting closer, they saw a Zomato delivery person pinned to the ground, calling for help. Two men were physically assaulting the delivery agent, while two others stood by on their bikes, their faces covered.
“We didn’t stop our car because there were four of them, and they could have been armed. We drove ahead and luckily found a policeman. We quickly explained the situation to him, and he called for backup before heading to the scene,” the man wrote in his post. He admitted that the encounter left him shaken and made him question whether he should have stopped to help.
Seeking Advice: What Should He Have Done?
After the incident, the man turned to Reddit for guidance, asking if he could have done more. The emotional aftermath of the event left him uncertain about whether he had acted appropriately by prioritizing his and his brother’s safety.
Social Media Response: Prioritizing Safety
Many Reddit users were quick to support the man’s decision not to stop. One user pointed out, “Rule at night. Never stop your car. Ever. Chances are you will get stabbed, robbed, or much worse. Seriously, at night time. It is like horror out there. Monsters come out to play.”
Another commenter emphasized, “You did right by not stopping the car. It’s your responsibility to think about your safety and your loved one’s safety first. Pehli apni suraksha karo (Keep yourself safe first), this should be everyone’s priority.”
A third individual shared a similar experience, stating, “I have seen an attempted kidnapping right at the gates of the park hotel in Kolkata. You do go numb. Things happen too fast to comprehend and act. In any case, ensuring your own safety is paramount before trying to act tough.”
A fourth user suggested an alternative approach: “Never stop your car. If possible, take a video of the scene and send it to police or highway authorities via WhatsApp. That is all you can do. Maybe it’s a setup to loot, maybe it’s real. But you can’t do anything if you aren’t armed.