'Khujli Gang' Strikes In Delhi: Viral Videos Show Itch-Inducing Powder Used For Thefts — WATCH

The "Khujli Gang" is targeting people in Delhi with an itch-inducing powder, diverting their attention while they steal their belongings. The police have arrested two gang members.

CCTV footage revealed khujli gang's method of using itching powder for theft in Sadar Bazaar.

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Shocking videos have surfaced from Sadar Bazaar and other parts of Delhi in which a “Khujli Gang” is seen surreptitiously sprinkling an itch-inducing powder on individuals. These criminals devised a new method of stealing by employing specially formulated powders to induce an intense pruritic sensation and divert someone's attention. The Khujli Gang operates by approaching unsuspecting individuals and sprinkling an itch-inducing powder on them. The victims, suddenly overwhelmed by intense itching, become distracted and may remove clothing or leave their belongings unattended to find relief. This distraction helps the gang members to carry out their thefts with precision.

Viral CCTV footage captured the moment in which a victim was found entering the shop with uncontrollable itching. Amid this, the individual was utterly disconcerted, and even the shopkeeper’s attention was momentarily diverted, a gang member entered the shop and stole his belongings.

'Khujli Gang' is active in Delhi these days. The police have arrested two members of the gang based on CCTV videos, though they received no official complaint in the matter.

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In another video, one of the gang members is seen coming near a man who was standing along with his scooter, and putting the itching powder from behind. The affected individual began itching and even took off his shirt in an attempt to find relief, temporarily leaving his belongings on his scooter seats. Taking advantage of this distraction, the gang member steals the unattended possessions.

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Manoj Kumar Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Police for North Delhi, stated that two individuals linked to the "Khujli Gang", Munna and Rajendra from Siliguri, West Bengal, have been arrested. However, no formal complaints had been lodged against this type of theft, the police acted upon the viral videos. "We took proactive measures based on the evidence available online, leading to the arrest of the accused," said DCP Meena, as quoted by TOI.