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Crime
19-Year-Old Arrested in Wazirganj After Blinding Elderly Man with Chilli Powder and Stealing Gold Chain
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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A 19‑year‑old was taken into custody in Wazirganj, Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly blinding an elderly man with chilli powder and snatching a gold chain from him.
Police in Wazirganj arrested a 19‑year‑old suspect on Tuesday after reports that he had used chilli powder to blind an elderly man and then stole a gold chain from the victim.
The incident occurred in the town’s market area, where the victim was allegedly assaulted and robbed.
The arrested individual is being held on charges of assault and theft, and a preliminary investigation is underway.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have assured the public that the case will be handled swiftly.
The police have also requested that the public avoid spreading unverified information about the case.
The incident occurred in the town’s market area, where the victim was allegedly assaulted and robbed.
The arrested individual is being held on charges of assault and theft, and a preliminary investigation is underway.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have assured the public that the case will be handled swiftly.
The police have also requested that the public avoid spreading unverified information about the case.