Unidentified assailants allegedly robbed ₹1 crore from two men after throwing chilli powder at them near pillar number 837 in Kukatpally on Monday night (March 16, 2026).
According to the police, the incident was reported around 9.40 p.m. when Md. Khusru, 42, and Md. Azeemuddin, 38, both air-conditioner mechanics from Bahadurpura, were travelling on a two-wheeler. When they reached the spot near the metro pillar, four unidentified persons approached them on two motorcycles.
The suspects threw chilli powder at the victims, leaving them disoriented, before snatching a Gold Drop carton box containing ₹1 crore in cash. The accused then fled the scene.
Police said the victims sustained irritation in their eyes due to the chilli powder, but did not suffer any serious injuries. A case has been registered and an investigation has been launched.
The Kukatpally police have formed four special teams to trace the accused and recover the stolen cash. Officers are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the suspects and track their escape route.
