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Man chases away robber like it’s no big deal, video impresses Twitter

In the video, a man enters the shop and the polite shopkeeper stands up to greet him. The man, however, pulls out a gun and demands cash.

Updated on: Jan 15, 2020, 20:04:29 IST
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Getting robbed is a scary situation for any shopkeeper. This time, however, that the tables turned and it’s the robber who landed in a sticky situation. All because of the bravery of a shopkeeper who chased the perpetrator out of his shop and that too while maintaining a calm demeanour.

The video has gained over one lakh views and the numbers are increasing. (Twitter/@harmit360)
The video has gained over one lakh views and the numbers are increasing. (Twitter/@harmit360)

“My cousin gets mugged and he’s the calmest guy in the world. Just listen to him,” wrote a Twitter user and shared the video.

In the video, a man enters the shop and the polite shopkeeper stands up to greet him. The man, however, pulls out a gun and demands cash. Calmly, the shopkeeper opens the cash register and asks the robber if he wants anything else. The robber replies that he just wants money. Within seconds of the conversation, the shopkeeper pulls out a metal rod from a counter beneath the cash register and chases the robber out of the store.

Since being shared, the video has quickly gained people’s attention. It’s clear from about one lakh views it has gathered till now and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the post has also garnered close to 8,000 likes and over 2,800 retweets.

People dropped varied comments on the post. Some pointed that the man kept a cool head and the entire scene played out in a calm manner. Others couldn’t get over the way he chased away the robber.

Take a look at what people tweeted:

What do you think of the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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