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The grand opening of LuLu Mall in Hyderabad took an unexpected turn as groups of unruly shoppers unleashed chaos within the premises, looting food items and causing mayhem. Situated in Kukatpally, the mall celebrated its inauguration on September 27 with great pomp and drew massive crowds eager to explore the expansive shopping destination. However, the situation quickly escalated into disorder, with the public recklessly looting food items and various goods from the overcrowded location.
According to viral videos circulating online, the mall experienced an overwhelming influx of visitors, and some areas were so densely packed that it resembled a stampede. Shoppers were forced to endure long queues at the checkout counters, and the mall’s escalators even ceased to function due to the excessive number of users.
Eyewitnesses and security personnel reported that a segment of the crowd turned to destructive behavior, specifically targeting packaged goods and beverages. Shelves containing a variety of products were raided, and numerous items were opened, consumed, and then discarded throughout the mall. From partially eaten cupcakes to empty water and soft drink bottles, videos depicting the aftermath of the LuLu Mall opening have gone viral on social media, illustrating how individuals took advantage of the chaotic scene to consume and abandon items without paying.
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Subsequently, these videos have emerged on social media, leaving the online community in utter disbelief.
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#LuluMall #LuluHyderabadSorry & AshamedThis is not #Hyderabad nor it represents the #Hyderabadi culture….
But only the hordes of settlers/looters that have migrated to Hyderabad!
Videos Courtesy: Instagram users-food_hud-charishma_lagadapati@swachhhyd @HiHyderabad pic.twitter.com/IFctcYmivT
— Muzzammil KhanⓂ️ مزمل خان (@MohdMuzzammilK) October 2, 2023
Isn’t this stealing?? Or was there any free stuff given to all on the opening week?? #LuluMall pic.twitter.com/RaIJGPWIGk— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) October 3, 2023
Certain local channels even reported that only influencers were invited to the inauguration, but the extensive marketing campaign by the UAE-based retailer LuLu Group for the mall likely drew in the vast crowd.
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Hundreds of people swarmed the mall, causing traffic jams in areas such as Kukatpally, Balanagar, and the Y junction, exacerbated by a prolonged weekend, making it resemble nothing short of Bengaluru.
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