A woman wearing a burqa tried to rob a jewelery shop by throwing chilli powder, but the shopkeeper, who was alert in advance, caught her and beat her severely. After this the woman ran away. This video is being shared widely on Reddit. Police is busy investigating.
Burqa Women Chili Ppowder Shopkeeper Fight : Such videos often go viral on social media, which also make people aware. A similar video is being shared widely on Reddit. In which a woman wearing a burqa tried to rob a jeweller. An unidentified woman allegedly attempted theft at a jewelery shop in Ranip area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The woman came to the shop posing as a customer and started discussing the rates of gold and silver. During this, he suddenly threw chilli powder in the eyes of the shopkeeper. The woman had tried this as a tactic to divert attention and steal. But the shopkeeper was already alert. He immediately caught hold of the woman and started slapping and punching her hard. The shopkeeper came out of the counter and continued beating the woman. After this he hit and finally kicked him out of the shop. Eventually the woman ran from the shop
CCTV footage of this incident has gone viral on social media.
Official complaint was not made to the police
On the basis of this video, the police have started efforts to identify and arrest the woman. The shopkeeper did not lodge an official complaint, yet the police have started an investigation. In this case, it is being ascertained whether the woman was committing this crime alone or whether she is part of some big theft plan.
Vigilance can prevent incidents of robbery
This incident shows how a shopkeeper can save himself from major theft by being alert. Besides, it also tells that any theft attempt can be foiled by your vigilance.
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