SHOCKING! Karachi's Dream Bazaar Store Looted And Vandalised By Mob In Its Inauguration Day, Netizens Call Pakistan 'Banana Republic' - WATCH
Pakistan is a banana republic say netizens as viral video of mob vandalising and looting its newly opened mall in Karachi goes viral, take a look at the horrifying scenes below
The much-anticipated launch of Dream Bazaar Pakistan, touted as the country's largest thrift store, quickly descended into chaos as throngs of people overwhelmed the shopping mall in Karachi. Within just 30 minutes of opening, the store was ransacked, with much of the property being severely damaged. Videos circulating online show frantic scenes of shoppers shoving each other aside in a desperate scramble to snatch up the best bargains, with clothes scattered across the floor and helpless employees standing by, unable to manage the situation.
Dream Bazaar had been heavily advertised as a revolutionary shopping destination, promising unbelievable discounts on designer clothes, homeware, and accessories. The marketing hype drew thousands of Karachi residents to the mall on its opening day, all eager to take advantage of the deals. However, the massive turnout quickly turned into a nightmare due to a complete lack of crowd control and the absence of effective police intervention. Reports from the scene describe a chaotic atmosphere where shoppers stole merchandise, pushed and shoved one another, and caused significant damage to the property. The management of Dream Bazaar was clearly unprepared for the overwhelming response, and their attempts to control the situation proved futile. In a desperate bid to manage the crowd, some employees closed the mall’s front doors, only for baton-wielding individuals to smash through the glass and force their way inside.
Newly opened Dream Bazaar Mall built by a foreign businessman in #Pakistan's Karachi Gulistan-e-Johar looted & vandalised by locals during its grand opening. Mall offered special discounts for locals, which led to massive crowds storming into the venue. Police accused of acting… pic.twitter.com/3tLl6Lu7ew
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) September 1, 2024
According to ARY News, the police failed to intervene effectively, with some eyewitnesses claiming that officers were seen striking innocent bystanders instead of managing the crowd. One particularly telling video captured during the chaos featured an onlooker lamenting the situation, saying, “Who are these people? Where have they come from? They have destroyed the store,” reflecting the disbelief and frustration of many.
🚨 Breaking: Chaos at Karachi's Dream Bazaar Mall! 📷 Just hours after its grand opening, locals stormed and looted the mall in Gulistan-e-Johar, leaving it in ruins. The entire world is in shock! 📷#Karachi pic.twitter.com/UK7hMTxu9u
— Organic logic (@logic_organic) September 1, 2024
In the aftermath of the debacle, Dream Bazaar was forced to close its doors indefinitely. The mall's management took to Instagram to thank Karachi residents for what they called a "successful" opening day, despite the evident turmoil, and announced a temporary closure. They assured customers that Dream Bazaar is committed to providing a premium shopping experience that is affordable for everyone but explained that they needed a few days to reset and prepare to deliver that experience.
The mall, reportedly financed by a Pakistani businessman based abroad, now faces the challenge of rebuilding both its physical space and its reputation after the disastrous opening weekend. The incident has raised serious questions about the adequacy of planning, crowd control, and security measures at large public events in the city. The future of Dream Bazaar remains uncertain as it works to recover from this chaotic start.
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