Karachi’s ‘Dream Bazaar’ Mall Turns Into A Nightmare As Crowd Ransack And Loot On Opening Day | Watch
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The incident sparked a heated debate online, with many users expressing shock and disappointment at the lack of civic morals displayed by the crowd. (Screengrab)
Watch as Karachi’s Dream Bazaar Mall is ransacked and looted on its opening day. Chaos erupts with vandalism and theft, leaving the new mall in ruins
The grand opening of “Dream Bazaar Mall in Pakistan’s Karachi turned into a nightmare after hundreds of people forcibly entered the venue, leading to widespread vandalism and destruction. The mall, promoted heavily on social media and offering special discounts, opened its doors Sunday afternoon.
However, it quickly became overwhelmed by eager shoppers who thronged the place soon after it opened. Videos going viral on social media X show hundreds of people storming the newly opened mall in Gulistan-e-Johar, vandalising property and looting stores.
A businessman of Pakistani origin living abroad opened a huge mall in Gulistan-e-Johar locality of Karachi, which he named Dream Bazaar. And today on the day of inauguration he had announced a special discount. A crowd of about one lakh Paki goths stormed the mall and looted the… pic.twitter.com/OmLvMn6kHF— Politicspedia (@Politicspedia23) September 1, 2024
Staff members attempted to manage the crowd but were unsuccessful as people forcefully barged in, damaging shops and stealing merchandise. Many were seen frantically grabbing items and stuffing them into bags. Despite the chaos, police were notably absent from the scene, which further fueled the anger of the crowd.
After the incident, videos revealed the aftermath of the rampage, with clothes scattered across the floor and shattered glass littering the premises. Some individuals filmed themselves looting, seemingly proud of their actions.
The opening of Dream Bazaar in Karachi Gulistan-e-Johar turned chaotic as baton-wielding individuals stormed the venue, leading to chaos and vandalism, the opening of #DreamBazaar was marketed through social media platforms to attract the public attentions pic.twitter.com/2PujAAJlgx— Your Senpai x (@Asawermughal92) August 30, 2024
The incident sparked a heated debate online, with many users expressing shock and disappointment at the lack of civic morals displayed by the crowd. Comments on social media questioned how individuals could resort to such destructive behavior during what was meant to be a celebratory event.
The destruction at Dream Bazaar raises concerns about the investment climate in Karachi, as the mall was built by a Pakistani businessman living abroad. Local residents and social media users lamented the incident, highlighting the need for better civic responsibility and respect for public property.