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.
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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.