Zomato controversy: ‘Will cover Hitesha’s medical and Kamaraj’s legal expenses says co-founder

New Delhi: Zomato’s co-founder Deepinder Goyal commented on the altercation that took place between Bengaluru-based influencer Hitesha Chandranee and delivery guy Kamaraj. He said that company will cover Hitesha’s medical and Kamaraj’s legal expenses.

Hitesha claimed that Kamaraj punched her and broke her nose while Kamaraj said that Hitesha ‘accidentally punched herself’ in an interview to ‘The News Minute’.

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Deepinder said, “Right from the get-go, our topmost priority has been to get to the truth. Towards that we are helping both Hitesha and Kamaraj (our delivery partner) with all the support they need while the investigation is pending. We are also assisting the police in whichever way asked. We are in constant touch with Hitesha, covering her medical expenses, and helping her with the proceedings. We are also in constant touch with Kamaraj, extending all possible support to make sure both sides of the story come to light and that due process is followed in the spirit of fairness.”

Deepinder also said that as per company’s protocol Kamaraj has been suspended from active deliveries. Talking about Kamaraj’s record, Goyal said, “Also, for the record – Kamaraj has made -5,000 deliveries for us so far and has a 4.75/5 star rating on our platform (which is one of the highest), and has been working with us for 26 months now (these are facts, not opinions, or inferences).”