A woman’s failed attempt to rob a jewellery shop in Ahmedabad has gone viral after CCTV footage captured the dramatic moment the alert shopkeeper foiled her plan and retaliated within seconds.

The incident occurred at a jewellery store in the Ranip area of Ahmedabad. The woman, with her face partially covered by a dupatta, sat in front of the shopkeeper pretending to be a customer before suddenly throwing chilli powder at him in an alleged apparent bid to rob the shop.

However, the shopkeeper dodged the attack immediately, caught hold of her, and, in a fit of anger, slapped her repeatedly, around 17 times in 20 seconds, before pushing her out of the shop.

The CCTV footage has gone viral on social media.

Ranip police have launched a search for the woman based on the CCTV visuals. The woman reportedly fled the scene before the police arrived.

Source: India Today