Greater Noida murder
Restaurateur shot dead for delaying order, all accused arrested
Greater Noida/IBNS: A restaurant owner in Greater Noida near Delhi was shot dead on Tuesday night in a fight that started over an order's delay, media reports said.
Three accused men were arrested a day after an encounter with the police.
The victim was an owner of a restaurant inside an apartment complex called Mitra.
Initial reports in media had suggested the possible involvement of a Swiggy agent.
Later, the police has clarified that Swiggy delivery boy is not involved in this murder.
Narrating the whole incident, the police said, “The accused revealed during investigation that some delivery boys were standing at the restaurant and one of the riders had some heated argument with restaurant staff. These three persons were drunk and got into the argument."
Online food deliver app Swiggy has also clarified that the three accused in the murder are not related to them.
“We are saddened by the demise of our restaurant partner and our deepest condolences are with his family members. Basis information received from the police as of this evening, the three accused who have been apprehended for the crime are not related to Swiggy in any way. This matter is still under investigation and we are extending our full cooperation to the police. We would like to reiterate that delivery partners on Swiggy go through thorough background verification including checking court records,” Swiggy said in a statement.
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