Ahmedabad Woman Tries Robbery With Chilli Powder, Gets 17 Slaps In 20 Seconds

A daring attempted jewellery-store robbery in Ahmedabad went viral when a woman used chilli powder to disable staff, only to be swiftly overwhelmed and slapped 17 times in 20 seconds by attendants and onlookers before police arrived. The bizarre incident has sparked conversation on security at retail outlets, public reaction to crime, and viral-video culture in India’s cities.

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Ahmedabad Woman Tries Robbery With Chilli Powder, Gets 17 Slaps In 20 Seconds
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Ahmedabad Woman Tries Robbery With Chilli Powder, Gets 17 Slaps In 20 Seconds

IN SHORTA daring attempted jewellery-store robbery in Ahmedabad went viral when a woman used chilli powder to disable staff, only to be swiftly overwhelmed and slapped 17 times in 20 seconds by attendants and onlookers before police arrived. The bizarre incident has sparked conversation on security at retail outlets, public reaction to crime, and viral-video culture in India’s cities.

TL;DR

  • The incident occurred in Ahmedabad when a woman entered a jewellery store with a cloth sack containing jewellery drills.
  • Instead of tools, she threw chilli powder into the shop onto the staff and tried to flee with handbags and jewellery.
  • A video clip shows store staff tackling her, repeatedly slapping her 17 times over the 20-second struggle before police arrived.
  • The woman was detained by police and a case was registered for attempted robbery and assault.
  • Analysts note how public intervention in retail crime is captured, shared and amplified on social-media platforms.
  • The episode also raises questions about store security protocols, the role of bystanders and viral justice in India.

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