Delivery agent arrested for inappropriate behavior with minor in Hooghly

A delivery agent was arrested in Shrirampur on Wednesday night after allegedly misbehaving with a minor girl during an online clothes delivery. The incident took place when a family from Shrirampur ordered clothing items from an online retailer, which were scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday afternoon. When the delivery agent arrived at the house, no adults were present, and only a minor girl was at home to receive the package.

According to police reports, the delivery agent asked the girl for the one-time password (OTP) required to complete the delivery, which was sent to a specific mobile number. The minor informed the agent that she did not have access to the phone associated with the OTP. The agent allegedly suggested that she check the OTP on a computer inside the house. When the girl went inside to check the OTP on the computer, the agent followed her into the house and reportedly engaged in inappropriate behavior.

Upon returning home, the girl informed her mother about the incident, and the family immediately filed a formal complaint with the Shrirampur police station. Based on the complaint, police identified the delivery agent through the online retailer and arrested him later that evening. The authorities have not yet disclosed the agent's identity or the name of the online retailer involved.

The local police have initiated an investigation into the incident, including verifying the delivery company's processes for ensuring safety and security during deliveries. The police have also gathered records from the online retailer and reviewed communication logs to understand the circumstances of the delivery and whether any safety protocols were violated.

The delivery agent has been charged under appropriate sections of the law, and police are conducting further interviews with the victim and her family. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway. They have also called on online retailers to review their hiring and delivery procedures to prevent such incidents in the future.

In response to the incident, local authorities have issued a statement urging parents to be more vigilant about the safety of their children when receiving deliveries. The police emphasized the importance of ensuring that minors are never left alone during such interactions, especially when dealing with delivery personnel. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as the case progresses.