9 publishers · first seen Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:24 UTC · updated Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:54 UTC
A man identified as Prabhuraj, 40, attempted to rob a 23-year-old woman at knifepoint in a Bengaluru shop on October 31. He allegedly glued her hands to the counter and threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm. Locals and police intervened, overpowering Prabhuraj and handing him over to the authorities. The woman was uninjured. Police are investigating Prabhuraj's background, noting he appeared to be experiencing mental distress. The incident was reported by multiple sources.
The attempted robbery occurred at a Premium Shoe and Bag Repair Shop on Indiranagar 100 Feet Road. Prabhuraj entered the shop wearing a helmet and gloves, claiming someone was chasing him. He held a knife to the woman's throat and demanded her gold chain, weighing around 35 grams. A video of the incident went viral, prompting concerns about public safety.
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