The grand opening of Pakistan’s Dream Bazaar, a new mega mall in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar, descended into chaos on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, as a massive crowd stormed the premises, leading to widespread looting and vandalism.
The mall, built by a Pakistani businessman living abroad, was offering special discounts to locals, which attracted an overwhelming number of people.
SHOCKING NEWS 🚨 HUGE Mall Dream Bazaar looted by Pakistan locals immediately after Grand Inauguration.
The mall was built by a foreign businessman in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Johar.
Entire World in SH0CK !!
Locals stormed the mall, looted & vandalized the whole Mall. Police also… pic.twitter.com/HUPAHeyXjz
— Talha Ch (@Talhaofficial01) September 1, 2024
Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of individuals forcibly entering the mall shortly after it opened its doors at 3:00 PM. The scenes of chaos included people grabbing merchandise, shoving items into bags, and even filming themselves during the act. Despite desperate attempts by the staff to manage the crowd, the situation quickly spiraled out of control.
Eyewitnesses reported that the police were notably absent from the scene, leaving the mall staff and security helpless against the mob. The aftermath of the rampage revealed a scene of utter devastation, with clothes scattered across the floor and shattered glass littering the premises.
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many expressing shock and disappointment at the crowd’s lack of civic responsibility. “What else can you expect from a country where lawlessness is the norm?” one user commented.
A grand opening turned chaotic as Dream Bazaar Mall was looted on its inauguration day. Special discounts led to a massive crowd storming the mall, resulting in widespread vandalism. Security measures failed, raising concerns over investment safety in Karachi. #KarachiLooting… pic.twitter.com/b5rjTUb2pD
— World Chronicle (@World_Watchlog) September 2, 2024
Another added, “When someone is trying to do good for you, be thankful! Not loot them instead.”
The owner of Dream Bazaar, who had hoped to provide affordable shopping options for the local community, expressed his dismay at the turn of events. “We promised the best deals. Look what they have done to Dream Bazaar,” he said in a video shared online.
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