Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Masked Man Uses Chilli Powder in Nagpur SBI Robbery
A man with his face covered allegedly entered a bank in Nagpur.
He threw chilli powder at the bank workers.
The powder made it hard for them to see and caused panic.
The man then took money from the cash counter and ran away.
Cameras recorded the incident inside the bank.
Police checked the videos and nearby areas to find him.
Officers reportedly caught him within 30 minutes.
News reports disagree about whether he took ₹4 lakh or ₹4.5 lakh.
A masked man allegedly threw chilli powder at employees during a daytime robbery at an SBI branch in Nagpur.
The accused reportedly took cash from the counter before fleeing the bank.
Reports differ on the amount stolen, citing either ₹4 lakh or ₹4.5 lakh.
CCTV footage showed employees running and hiding as the accused moved through the branch.
Police reportedly apprehended the accused within 30 minutes and recovered the stolen cash.
- Who
- A masked, unnamed man allegedly robbed employees at a State Bank of India branch; police later apprehended him.
- What
- The accused allegedly threw chilli powder at staff and fled with cash from the counter.
- When
- The robbery occurred during the daytime on Thursday, and police reportedly caught the accused within 30 minutes.
- Where
- A State Bank of India branch in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The accused allegedly used chilli powder to threaten and temporarily blind employees while taking the cash.
- Bank
- State Bank of India branch
- Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Reported cash amount
- Reports cite ₹4 lakh and ₹4.5 lakh
- Alleged method
- Chilli powder was thrown at bank employees
- Evidence
- CCTV footage from inside the bank and surrounding areas
- Reported apprehension
- The accused was reportedly caught within 30 minutes
- Recovery
- Police reportedly recovered the stolen cash
