In a shocking incident, two thieves snatched away a bag containing Rs 2 lakh in cash from a trader in broad daylight on a busy street in Girgaum. After a scuffle for almost 3 minutes, the thieves used a chilly spray to paralyze the trader. None of the pedestrians around came forward to help the trader. VP Road cops have arrested one of the thieves and are on the lookout for the other.

On Friday evening around 4.15 pm, Raju Prajapati (40), a trader working in the metal industry, was on his way home from Girgaum. When he reached Gulalwadi Chowk, two persons came from behind and grabbed his hand. Prajapati, having a bag in hand with Rs 2 lakh immediately knew the duo was trying to rob him. In the meanwhile, they removed chilly powder and sprayed it on the victim. The trader tried to fight them off but was unsuccessful as they made way with his money.