Quick commerce firm Zepto has clarified that the delivery rider who died in a road accident in Hyderabad on January 5 was not associated with the company. The clarification follows viral CCTV footage and initial reports suggesting the victim, Abhishek, was a Zepto delivery partner. Zepto stated that thorough database checks, facial recognition, and CCTV reviews confirmed the individual was not on duty for them. The company expressed condolences to the family and noted that its delivery partners are covered by insurance, though no claim applies in this case. The incident has reignited discussions about rider safety and delivery times in the quick-commerce sector.