A month after delivery boy's murder, Flipkart launches new SOS feature
 

A month after delivery boy's murder, Flipkart launches new SOS feature
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Amazon's India rival, Flipkart, has launched Project Nanjunda, a unique safety initiative for its delivery boys — the backbone of any ecommerce business.

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Flipkart field execs, also k**wn as Wishmasters, will **w have access to an SOS button on their mobile app. It can work over a **rmal cellular network without data connectivity, thus making it more viable. Called the Nanjunda Button, it will trigger an alarm to the nearest hub-in-charge in case of an emergency, Flipkart said in a statement.*

The project has been named after the deceased Wishmaster, Nanjunda Swamy, who was murdered by a customer when he delivered the package as he wanted to buy a smartphone but didn't have any money. In India, you can order an item online and pay for it at the time of delivery. Read more...

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