Shocking video shows the moment a gang pulls off a heist after sprinkling itching powder on their victim.
The viral footage shows the work of the Khujli Gang, otherwise known as the 'Itch Gang', in Sadar Bazaar, Delhi, India.
A man carrying a bag, who was targeted, by the gang, was filmed entering a shop.
He looks extremely uncomfortable and begins frantically scratching himself all over his neck.
![A man can be seen itching after being targeted by the Khujli Gang who get their name because of their bizarre methods](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310259-0-image-a-11_1720947836366.jpg)
A man can be seen itching after being targeted by the Khujli Gang who get their name because of their bizarre methods
![The victim can be seen setting his bag down to attend to his unstoppable itching](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310251-0-image-a-12_1720947861768.jpg)
The victim can be seen setting his bag down to attend to his unstoppable itching
![Two members of the Itch Gang enter the shop and immediately spot the victim's bag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310255-0-image-a-14_1720947879064.jpg)
Two members of the Itch Gang enter the shop and immediately spot the victim's bag
But he is unable to relieve the itching and so takes off his T-shirt, setting the bag down.
While he is distracted, members of the gang are seen entering the shop.
One of the gang members casually walks around, pretending to shop before snatching the bag and quickly leaving.
The theft was incredibly smooth and effortless but just moments later the victim comes back and realises his bag is gone.
The gang have become infamous in India with footage going viral of their crimes.
In another video showing the Itch Gang's handiwork, a man by his car next to a busy road.
![A member of the gang walks around casually pretending to shop before snatching the bag and leaving](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310249-0-image-a-15_1720947889323.jpg)
A member of the gang walks around casually pretending to shop before snatching the bag and leaving
![The victim returned to find that his bag was missing. He was only gone for a matter of seconds](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310245-0-image-a-17_1720948032476.jpg)
The victim returned to find that his bag was missing. He was only gone for a matter of seconds
![The victim and the shop owner leave the store and look around frantically for the stolen black bag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/14/10/87310247-0-image-a-16_1720947897460.jpg)
The victim and the shop owner leave the store and look around frantically for the stolen black bag
Suddenly he begins itching and it seems so intense that he sets a bag down to whip his shirt off to scratch all over his body.
But members of the gang are seen hovering nearby and when the moment is right, brazenly steal the victim's bag from right under his nose.
By the time the itching stops, the victim looks around panicked as he realises his bag is missing.
Dehli Police are investigating the crimes and and urging the public to report any suspicious activity.