Fearless young woman takes on armed robber in Ludhiana, saves shop single-handedly; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), December 24, 2025: In a striking display of courage, a young woman single-handedly thwarted an armed robbery attempt at a money transfer shop in Ludhiana’s Hambaran Main Market under the Ladowal police station area, forcing the knife-wielding attacker to flee empty-handed.
The woman, identified as Soni Verma, confronted the robber without regard for her own safety and resisted him so fiercely that he dropped his weapon and ran away. The dramatic incident, captured on CCTV, has since gone viral on social media.
According to police sources, the accused entered the shop with his face covered and threatened Soni with a knife, demanding cash in a black envelope.
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As he moved towards the cash drawer, the young woman reacted instantly, grabbed the attacker, and engaged in a physical struggle.
Her swift action and presence of mind left the robber with no option but to abandon his plan and escape. Police said the knife used in the attempt was left behind at the spot.
A search operation has been launched to trace the accused, with teams analysing CCTV footage from the area. The incident has sparked praise across the city, with many lauding the young woman’s bravery and resilience.