A man robs an SBI bank branch in Nagpur by throwing chilli powder at employees, then flees with cash. The incident is captured on CCTV and spreads online through viral footage. Police later apprehend the accused and recover the money.
Reports agree that the robbery happens during the day and creates panic inside the bank as staff react to the chilli powder. NDTV describes the footage as showing the man wearing a red kurta and black pyjamas while throwing the powder at bank employees. Times of India and Free Press Journal describe a similar “film-like” method used to temporarily incapacitate or distract staff, allowing the attacker to take the funds.
Police act quickly after being alerted, using CCTV and investigation to locate the suspect. Free Press Journal says the accused is nabbed within about 30 minutes and that the stolen Rs 4.5 lakh is recovered. Times of India similarly reports the recovery of all stolen money after the arrest. The reported cash amount varies slightly across outlets, with figures around Rs 4 lakh to Rs 4.53 lakh, but all describe the same episode and outcome: arrest and recovery of the stolen cash.
