A shopkeeper was momentarily blinded after a robber threw chilli powder in his eyes.
Suhail was serving a man posing as a customer in his mobile shop yesterday (30 Apr).
As he opened the till, the masked man reached into his pocket and threw the spicy, red dust into his face.
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The suspect quickly grabbed £500 and fought Suhail off as he tried to stop him.
Suhail chased the robber into the street, but he managed to escape.
The shopkeeper was left in agony and with temporary blindness.
Passersby rushed to Suhail’s aid and called the police, who were searching for the thief.
The robbery took place in Bijnor, north east of New Delhi, India, as reported by Need To Know.
The shocking incident was captured on CCTV.
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