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Ahmedabad Jeweller Repels Chilli-Powder Robbery Attempt as Police Open Investigation

Police say they are using CCTV to pursue the accused even though the shopkeeper declined to file a complaint.

Overview

  • CCTV from a Ranip-area jewellery shop shows a woman posing as a customer throwing chilli powder at the owner, who dodged and struck back.
  • Reports describe between 17 and about 20 slaps delivered in roughly 15 to 25 seconds before the woman was forced out of the store.
  • The clip circulated widely on social media, drawing intense attention and commentary about the owner's response.
  • Ahmedabad and Ranip police confirmed an investigation based on the footage and said officers met the businessman twice to seek a formal statement.
  • Accounts differ on whether the woman was handed to police or left the scene, and authorities are working to identify her from the video.