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Indian police arrest man who robbed bank with chilli powder attack
Authorities in Nagpur, western India, have arrested a suspect accused of robbing a bank by throwing chilli powder at employees' faces. The man allegedly posed as a customer before launching the attack.
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Police in Nagpur have arrested a man suspected of committing an armed robbery at a local bank using an unconventional weapon. The suspect, who had entered the premises posing as a customer, threw chilli powder into the faces of bank employees during the heist.
The attack temporarily disabled the staff members, allowing the suspect to flee with cash from the facility. Bank security protocols and witness accounts helped authorities identify and locate the accused in the days following the incident.
The arrest comes as law enforcement across India continues efforts to tackle a range of bank robberies and financial crimes. Investigators have recovered evidence related to the case and are examining the suspect's possible involvement in other incidents.
Details regarding the amount stolen and the suspect's background remain under investigation. The case highlights the vulnerability of financial institutions to creative criminal tactics despite existing security measures.