<p>The phrase "desperate times call for desperate measures" played itself out in Hyderabad city in the Indian state of Telangana when many regions across the country were hit by a fuel crisis, leaving long queues outside the petrol pumps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An agent from Zomato food delivery company found a way out when he had an order to deliver and a customer waiting for it. The agent found himself stuck due to fuel shortage and vehicles flooding the fuel stations in a bid to&nbsp;refill their tanks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a perfect example of turning the situation to one's favour, the Zomato agent resorted to a way that is not only extremely rare but also too unique to believe. The agent rode on horseback to ensure that the customer got the food package on time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came as many truckers had been holding protests to mark their opposition against the new legal provisions in hit-and-run cases.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident took place close to the Imperial Hotel in Hyderabad's Chanchalguda neighbourhood. The delivery person was seen riding the horse with sheer perfection as other vehicles passed by in business as usual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of the delivery person, who is seen wearing the company's red t-shirt with its logo on it has gone viral on social media platforms. The sight of the Zomato person was strange yet intriguing for many who were seen slowing down their vehicles and taking a look at the agent with his horse.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens react&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ever since the video went viral on social media platforms, reactions have been pouring in. Initially, the video was posted by a user on X social media platform. The caption in the post read - “#Zomato Delivery Agent Drops Order In #Hyderabad On A Horse. Reason: Fuel Shortage.”</p>

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<p>Many on the microblogging site could find this relatable as the shortage of fuel posed a big challenge in conducting their day-to-day business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the users wrote, “Amidst the shortage of petrol and diesel, a video has surfaced from Hyderabad, Telangana. Due to petrol shortage, the food delivery boy left his bike and went out to deliver on a horse."</p>

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<p>Another user wrote, “Oh, what a relief !! Who needs fuel anyway when you have horseback delivery."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian truckers association, after holding talks with Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, called off their strike on Day 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President of All India Motor Transport Congress Amrit Lal Madan said that the Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has put a hold on the new hit-and-run law passed under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the old Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;</p>

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The phrase "desperate times call for desperate measures" played itself out in Hyderabad city in the Indian state of Telangana when many regions across the country were hit by a fuel crisis, leaving long queues outside the petrol pumps.

The phrase "desperate times call for desperate measures" played itself out in Hyderabad city in the Indian state of Telangana when many regions across the country were hit by a fuel crisis, leaving long queues outside the petrol pumps. An agent from Zomato food delivery company found a way out when he had an order to deliver and a customer waiting for it. The agent found himself stuck due to fuel shortage and vehicles flooding the fuel stations in a bid to refill their tanks. In a perfect example of turning the situation to one's favour, the Zomato agent resorted to a way that is not only extremely rare but also too unique to believe. The agent rode on horseback to ensure that the customer got the food package on time. This came as many truckers had been holding protests to mark their opposition against the new legal provisions in hit-and-run cases. Also Read | Scaling high! UPI transactions in 2023 crossed the 100-billion mark for the first time The incident took place close to the Imperial Hotel in Hyderabad's Chanchalguda neighbourhood. The delivery person was seen riding the horse with sheer perfection as other vehicles passed by in business as usual. The video of the delivery person, who is seen wearing the company's red t-shirt with its logo on it has gone viral on social media platforms. The sight of the Zomato person was strange yet intriguing for many who were seen slowing down their vehicles and taking a look at the agent with his horse. Netizens react Ever since the video went viral on social media platforms, reactions have been pouring in. Initially, the video was posted by a user on X social media platform. The caption in the post read - “#Zomato Delivery Agent Drops Order In #Hyderabad On A Horse. Reason: Fuel Shortage.” Also Read | India: Zero 'cold wave' days in December 2023 for Delhi, warmest in last six years Many on the microblogging site could find this relatable as the shortage of fuel posed a big challenge in conducting their day-to-day business. One of the users wrote, “Amidst the shortage of petrol and diesel, a video has surfaced from Hyderabad, Telangana. Due to petrol shortage, the food delivery boy left his bike and went out to deliver on a horse." #Hyderabadi Bolde Kuch bhi Kardete 😅 Due To Closure of #PetrolPumps in Hyderabad, A Zomato Delivery boy came out to deliver food on horse at #Chanchalgudaa near to imperial hotel.#Hyderabad #ZomatoMan #DeliversOnHorse#TruckDriversProtest pic.twitter.com/UUABgUPYc1 — Arbaaz The Great (@ArbaazTheGreat1) January 2, 2024 × Another user wrote, “Oh, what a relief !! Who needs fuel anyway when you have horseback delivery." Watch | India-France Plane Row: Gujarat state probes 'Donkey Flight,' at least 55 questioned so far × Indian truckers association, after holding talks with Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, called off their strike on Day 2. President of All India Motor Transport Congress Amrit Lal Madan said that the Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has put a hold on the new hit-and-run law passed under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the old Indian Penal Code (IPC). (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman had reportedly ordered groceries through a mobile app. After the man reached the apartment for delivery, he came to know that she was alone and barged into the home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an account of a neighbour heard by WION, the young woman was attacked by knife by the 23-year old upon resistance. The young woman is currently battling for her life at a hospital and remains with her parents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident reportedly occurred on Friday (Oct 27) and a complaint was filed at the Bisrakh police station&nbsp;on the same day.</p>

<h2><strong>Cops apprehend accused after he tried&nbsp;to flee</strong></h2>

<p>The authorities quickly came to action and&nbsp;dispatched several teams to apprehend&nbsp;the accused.</p>

<p>The accused was apprehended from&nbsp;a residential area in Greater Noida.</p>

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<p>The report said that when a police team reached the spot to arrest the accused, he managed to grab a pistol from one of the constables and ran away. The accused has a record and was reportedly arrested in past for selling illicit liquor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the reinforcements and SWAT teams reached&nbsp;to search the area, the accused allegedly fired at police team. He was shot in the leg and finally apprehended.</p>

<p>The accused is currently being treated at a hospital.</p>

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Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said.

Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said. The woman had reportedly ordered groceries through a mobile app. After the man reached the apartment for delivery, he came to know that she was alone and barged into the home. According to an account of a neighbour heard by WION, the young woman was attacked by knife by the 23-year old upon resistance. The young woman is currently battling for her life at a hospital and remains with her parents. Also read | France: Husband accused of 'drugging' wife, inviting 51 strangers to rape her over a decade The incident reportedly occurred on Friday (Oct 27) and a complaint was filed at the Bisrakh police station on the same day. Cops apprehend accused after he tried to flee The authorities quickly came to action and dispatched several teams to apprehend the accused. The accused was apprehended from a residential area in Greater Noida. Also watch | 11-year-old fought for abortion after being raped by stepfather × The report said that when a police team reached the spot to arrest the accused, he managed to grab a pistol from one of the constables and ran away. The accused has a record and was reportedly arrested in past for selling illicit liquor. After the reinforcements and SWAT teams reached to search the area, the accused allegedly fired at police team. He was shot in the leg and finally apprehended. The accused is currently being treated at a hospital. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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