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- In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two young men wearing burqas attempted a daylight robbery at a house in the Shyam Nagar area while the male homeowner was away picking up his children.
- They entered with a cutter and iron rod intending to open a safe, but the woman at home resisted and raised an alarm, leading neighbours to catch and thrash both suspects before handing them to police.
- Investigation revealed the plan was orchestrated by a woman who had a relationship with one of the accused and was a relative of the victim's family; the pair committed the robbery to recover losses from their failed tea business.
- Police have registered a case and sent the main accused, his minor brother, and the woman who planned it to jail, and recovered the cutter, rod, and burqa used in the crime.
What to watch next
- Further court proceedings against the three accused, including how the minor's case is handled
- Whether police investigate how the plan was coordinated and if any additional evidence emerges
- Reactions or safety measures in the locality after the failed robbery
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