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Crime
Man Uses Chilli Powder in Bold Nagpur Bank Heist, Escapes with Cash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:06 PM
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A robber entered a Nagpur bank, sprayed chilli powder on staff and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police in Nagpur responded to a robbery at a local bank where a male suspect entered the premises and threw chilli powder at the staff. The irritant caused temporary discomfort, prompting employees to evacuate the counter area.
The assailant seized cash from the teller's counter and fled the scene before law enforcement could intervene. No injuries were reported, and the amount taken has not been disclosed.
Investigators have launched a case under the Indian Penal Code, reviewing CCTV footage and gathering witness statements. The bank resumed limited operations after a brief lockdown, while authorities appeal for any information that could help identify the perpetrator.
The assailant seized cash from the teller's counter and fled the scene before law enforcement could intervene. No injuries were reported, and the amount taken has not been disclosed.
Investigators have launched a case under the Indian Penal Code, reviewing CCTV footage and gathering witness statements. The bank resumed limited operations after a brief lockdown, while authorities appeal for any information that could help identify the perpetrator.