‘Dadi Ki Rasoi’ Fame Influencer Vijay Nischal’s Husband Robbed Outside Delhi Home, CCTV Video Surfaces
An 88-year-old man was robbed in broad daylight outside his residence in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area on Friday. The victim, Harishchandra Nischal, is the husband of popular food influencer Vijay Nischal, known for her social media channel 'Dadi Ki Rasoi'.
An 88-year-old man, identified as Harishchandra Nischal, was allegedly robbed of a bag containing cash outside his home in Delhi's Najafgarh after returning from a bank. The incident, involving the husband of social media influencer Vijay Nischal, popularly known for her “Dadi Ki Rasoi” videos, was captured on CCTV, India Today reported.
Snatcher Targets Elderly Man Outside Home
According to reports, Harishchandra Nischal had withdrawn cash from a bank to purchase household items and was returning home when he was targeted.As he reached the gate of his house, an unidentified person allegedly snatched his bag containing the cash and fled. CCTV footage showed the elderly man attempting to chase the accused, who managed to escape. Delhi: Man Stabbed 17 Times Near School Over Suspected Affair With Accused’s Sister.
‘Dadi Ki Rasoi’ Fame Influencer's Husband Robbed Outside Najafgarh Home
88-year-old Harishchandra Nischal—husband of Vijay Nischal, who has been making headlines online with her "Dadi Ki Rasoi" (Grandma's Kitchen) initiative—was robbed in broad daylight in Delhi today; a snatcher made off with a bag full of cash right from outside their home.… pic.twitter.com/CQN9KsLJoY
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Police Assistance Sought After Robbery
A nearby PCR van reportedly noticed Harishchandra Nischal after the incident and asked him about what had happened. However, the alleged snatcher had already fled by then. The elderly man later approached the police and submitted a request seeking protection for the rest of his savings kept in the bank, reportedly fearing further theft. Delhi: Woman Stabbed to Death by Husband, Man Attempts Suicide.
'Dadi Ki Rasoi' Influencer Has Large Social Media Following
Vijay Nischal gained popularity on social media through her “Dadi Ki Rasoi” cooking videos, which feature quick recipes, humorous captions and her distinctive on-camera style. According to India Today, she has built a significant following on social media, including around one million followers on Instagram. The robbery involving her husband has now drawn attention after the CCTV footage of the incident surfaced.
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