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15-Year-Old Girl Attacks Shopkeeper in Uttar Pradesh Over Refund Dispute

The girl, reportedly undergoing mental health treatment, injured the shopkeeper with a blade after he refused her refund request, prompting a police investigation.

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Overview

  • The attack occurred on Friday inside a shop in Krishnaganj, Hapur district, and was captured on CCTV footage.
  • The shopkeeper sustained injuries to his hands and stomach and is currently hospitalized for treatment.
  • The girl reportedly had a pattern of buying items, using them, and demanding refunds, which the shopkeeper had previously accepted but declined this time.
  • Bystanders subdued the girl as she attempted to flee the scene; the victim’s family has since filed a police complaint.
  • Authorities are investigating the case, considering the girl's mental health treatment history as part of their inquiry.