Nightmare At Karachi's 'Dream Bazaar' Mall As Crowds Ransack Stores, Loot Products On Opening Day | Watch

The grand opening of “Dream Bazaar Mall in Pakistan’s Karachi turned into a nightmare after hundreds of people forcibly entered the venue on the opening day, leading to widespread vandalism and destruction. The mall, which was heavily promoted on social media and offered special discounts, opened its doors last Friday.

However, it quickly became overwhelmed by eager shoppers who thronged the place soon after it opened, according to Pakistan’s Ary News. 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.

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. After the incident, videos revealed the aftermath of the rampage, with clothes scattered across the floor and shattered glass littering the premises. Some individuals even filmed themselves looting.

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 behaviour.

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 expressed outrage over the incident.